Riad
The capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located on the Persian Gulf, is the city of Riyadh. It is located in the central east of the country. With around 6.5 million inhabitants, Riyadh is not only the largest city in the country, but also the most important center of Saudi Arabia. Translated into German, the name of the city means "The Gardens".
The two tallest buildings in the country are located in Riyadh. These are the "Kingdom Tower" with a height of 302 meters and the glass building "Al Faisalyiah" with a height of 267 meters. Both are located in the center of the city. There is also the city's television tower. From the 183-metre-high top of the tower, travelers have a good overview of Riyadh. Overall, Riyadh has a very modern inner-city architecture that is otherwise only seen in modern European cities.
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Food in Saudi Arabia - A piece of culture on your plate
Arabian cuisine is very well adapted to the climate and is easily
easily digestible. Humus is served with almost every meal,
a porridge made from dried chickpeas with a little olive oil, which is eaten with
eaten with fresh flatbread.
Chicken and beef, lots of vegetables, fresh fruit and always
Humus and flatbread are dishes that are available cheaply everywhere.
Dates and figs, which grow on trees in many places, are the almost
the only "local" fruit.
Snack bars and smaller restaurants are
almost exclusively run by Indians and Pakistanis, who make up a not inconsiderable
a significant part of the population and are indispensable in the kingdom.
Kingdom. These people have brought a part of their own culture
culture to the country and express it through the way they eat and
preparation of food. Sweet tea is served with every meal and in between
sweet tea, which tastes very intense and has a slightly stimulating effect.
stimulating effect. The employees of the companies in the "Industrial Areas" often have fast food (either
fast food (either from American, Indian or Arab snack chains).
Arabic snack chains).
Arabian Night - A different kind of nightlife
Going out in the Kingdom is only possible with many sacrifices. It is
facilities where men and women can come together are forbidden.
can meet. This includes cinemas, discotheques, bars, pubs, etc. Men alone
can visit the few bars that are not heavily frequented due to the ban on alcohol.
heavily frequented due to the alcohol ban.
Coffee houses are often equipped with many TV screens
on which foreign programs also flicker. Tea is available here,
coffee, hookah and a few small snacks, and you will always see mostly Arabs
Arabs (here Indians or Pakistanis only as waiters), who spend their time in the evening after
prayer in the evening. At night the streets are almost empty, as a young person
young people take a cab to the nearest "residential camps" of Europeans or Americans
or Americans, where life is usually different with lots of private parties
and freedom of movement.
Riyadh sights - Let yourself be surprised The major cities of Saudi Arabia are full of surprises and sights.
places of interest. The capital Riyadh is probably the most
most interesting place and can boast several landmarks and a good tourist
tourist infrastructure with restaurants and entertainment facilities
facilities.
Riyadh is located in the province of Riyadh in the
Najd region. The city offers many attractions and interesting sites
sites, which include the Masmak Fortress, the King Fahd Cultural Center, the
Tawaiq Palace and the King Fahad Stadium. In Riyadh you will
also find the 'Chop Chop Square', where public beheadings are performed.
are carried out. Most people find the opportunity to witness such
disgusting, which is why many people come during 'rest periods' to
'quiet times' to satisfy their curiosity about disgusting things.
satisfy their curiosity.
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