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Tallest Structures in the World
Some amazing structures reach very high into the sky! These tall buildings and towers amaze us because they climb so far above the Earth. Let’s explore some of the tallest structures around the world.
Tallest Structures You Can Find
Here is a list of some of the tallest structures that have been built. These structures include skyscrapers, tall towers, and special platforms used for different purposes.
| Name | Pinnacle height | Year | Structure type | Main use | Country | Town |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Burj Khalifa](/wiki/Burj_Khalifa) | 829.8 m (2,722 ft) | 2010 | Skyscraper | Office, hotel, residential | [United Arab Emirates](/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates) | Dubai |
| [Merdeka 118](/wiki/Merdeka_118) | 680.5 m (2,233 ft) | 2023 | Skyscraper | Office, hotel, residential | Malaysia | [Kuala Lumpur](/wiki/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| [Tokyo Skytree](/wiki/Tokyo_Skytree) | 634.0 m (2,080.1 ft) | 2012 | [Lattice tower](/wiki/Lattice_tower) | Observation, VHF-UHF transmission | Japan | Tokyo |
| [Shanghai Tower](/wiki/Shanghai_Tower) | 632.0 m (2,073.5 ft) | 2015 | Skyscraper | Residential, observation | China | Shanghai |
| [KRDK-TV mast](/wiki/KRDK-TV_mast) | 627.8 m (2,060 ft) | 1998 | [Guyed mast](/wiki/Guyed_mast) | VHF-UHF transmission | [United States](/wiki/United_States) | [Galesburg, North Dakota](/wiki/Galesburg,_North_Dakota) |
Structures Still Being Dreamed Up
Some amazing structures are just ideas or plans right now. Engineers and architects dream about building even taller structures in the future. Here are a few ideas for very tall structures that might be built someday.
| Name | Height | Country | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Riyadh](/wiki/Riyadh) Rise Tower | 2000 metres (6561 ft) | [Saudi Arabia](/wiki/Saudi_Arabia) | Riyadh |
| [Azerbaijan Tower](/wiki/Azerbaijan_Tower) | 1,051 metres (3,448 ft) | Azerbaijan | Baku |
| [Sky City 1000](/wiki/Sky_City_1000) | 1000 metres (3,300 ft) | Japan | Tokyo |
| [Oblisco Capitale](/wiki/Oblisco_Capitale) | 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) | Egypt | Cairo |
| [Nakheel Tower](/wiki/Nakheel_Tower) | 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) | United Arab Emirates | Dubai |
Building such tall structures shows how clever engineers and architects can be. These amazing structures serve many purposes, from holding offices and homes to sending messages across the world.
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