Riyadh
NEED TO KNOW
CAPITAL Riyadh
POPULATION 28,686,633
AREA 2,149,690 sq km
LANGUAGE Arabic
CURRENCY Saudi Riyal (SAR)
WHEN TO TRAVEL
January
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CLIMATE
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
For current information on government travel advice, please refer to the U.S. Passports & International travel, the Canadian Travel Advice and Advisories, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office or the Australian Department of Foreign Affaires website.
For current information regarding health, recommended vaccines and the location of trustworthy doctors and medical clinics, please refer to the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers website.
AVERAGE ACCOMMODATION COST ($US)
- 3 star hotel: $100
- 4 star hotel: $120
- 5 star hotel: $200
Average in the good period to travel. Rates change throughout the year depending on high or low tourist seasons.
AVERAGE MEAL COST ($US)
- Inexpensive restaurant: $4.00
- Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant, 3 courses: $26.66
ELECTRICITY
127V/220V / 60Hz
REASONS TO VISIT
- Architecture and History
QUICK FACTS
- There are no rivers in Saudi Arabia and Yemen
