What is the Capital of Saudi Arabia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh. Saudi Arabia is located in Western Asia, Asia, with a population of 35,300,280. The official currency is the Saudi riyal and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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Riyadh at a glance
| Capital city | Riyadh |
|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) |
| Region | Western Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 35,300,280 (42nd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:00 |
| Currency | Saudi riyal (SAR) |
| Calling code | +966 |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Saudi Arabia
- Baghdad, capital of Iraq
- Amman, capital of Jordan
- Kuwait City, capital of Kuwait
- Muscat, capital of Oman
- Doha, capital of Qatar
- Abu Dhabi, capital of United Arab Emirates
- Sana'a, capital of Yemen
Saudi Arabia in context
- Saudi Arabia covers 2,149,690 km², making it the 12th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 16 people per km² ranks 177th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 7 countries: Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
- With 35,300,280 people, Saudi Arabia holds about 11.7% of the population of Western Asia.
- That is roughly 0.8% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Saudi Arabia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Saudi Arabia — FAQ
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh.
Is Riyadh the largest city in Saudi Arabia?
Yes — Riyadh is both the capital and the largest city of Saudi Arabia.
What country is Riyadh in?
Riyadh is the capital city of Saudi Arabia.
What continent is Riyadh in?
Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is located in Asia.
Is Riyadh the capital of Saudi Arabia?
Yes — Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia (official name: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia).
Riyadh is the capital of which country?
Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia, in Western Asia.
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