The name Riyadh is derived from the plural of the Arabic word rawdha, which means 'garden', particularly these formed in the desert after the spring rains. Riyadh is located at the centre of the Arabian peninsula. Summer temperatures in Riyadh are very hot. Winters are mild with cool night. Although the city is located in a highly arid area. It receives some rainfall. Hail occasionally fall in Riyadh during winters. The population in the city has experienced very high rates of population growth, which is indicated by the poor quality of development since since the 1970s. In the 1960, its population was 50,000. According to most recent sources, today it is home to over 4.5 million inhabitants. Riyadh is famous for Burj Al Mamlakah, Burj Al Faisaliyah building. Their famous traditional food is Nejdi Kabsa and Yemeni Mendi and it usually eat at lunch.
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