Riyadh

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/riyadh

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Riyadh?Central Saudi Arabia, on the Najd plateau
2. How many people live in Riyadh?Approximately 7.7 million people (2023 estimate)
3. How big is Riyadh?Approximately 1,919 square kilometers (741 square miles)
4. What language do people speak in Riyadh?Arabic (official)
5. What is the capital of?Saudi Arabia
6. Why is Riyadh called a desert city?Riyadh is in a hot desert area, so it has very hot summers and big changes between day and night. Even though it is dry, the city has built water systems and gardens to make it green.

Najd Plateau: A large, arid plateau in the central region of Saudi Arabia, where Riyadh is located.
Vision 2030: A strategic framework set by Saudi Arabia to diversify its economy and reduce its dependence on oil.
Riyadh Development Authority (RDA): The governmental body responsible for planning and overseeing the development of Riyadh.
Diriyah: The historical birthplace of the Saudi state and the first capital of Saudi Arabia, located near modern Riyadh.