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Buraydah
Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia · Asia
About Buraydah
Buraydah sits on the route: 20 minutes from Al Mulaydā’.
Buraydah is in Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia, with about 750,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Al Mulaydā’, about 19 km away.
Buraidah (Arabic: بريدة; also spelled as Buraydah) is the capital and largest city of Al-Qassim Province in north-central Saudi Arabia. The city is regarded as the agricultural capital of Saudi Arabia and has been described as the Kingdom's breadbasket due to the diversity of its produce. Buraidah is particularlyRead more
renowned for its date production, hosting one of the largest date markets in the world. In addition, its farms produce a variety of fruits and vegetables, including figs, strawberries, grapes, and pomegranates.
In 2021, Buraidah was recognized by UNESCO as a Creative City in Gastronomy, becoming the first Gulf city and the second Arab city to receive this designation.
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Buraydah is in Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia, about 19 km from Al Mulaydā’.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 745,353
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Region
- Al-Qassim Region
- Timezone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates
- 26.3260, 43.9750
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