2007-05-02 02:35:04 · 3 answers · asked by rami18981 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
The Information Please Alamac lists #1 as
Taipei 101, in Taipei, Taiwan built in2004 at 101stories and at 508meters or 1,667feet
2007-05-02 02:40:55 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Highest Building? Tallest Structure? Free standing or not?There is a difference.
The tallest BUILDING (the tallest skyscraper in the world) is Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan 2004 101 stories, 508 m, 1,667 ft.
The tallest STANDING STRUCTURE is the KVLY-TV mast near Fargo, North Dakota, at 628.8 m (2,063 ft). It is a transmission antenna, consisting of a bare metal structure supported by guy-wires.
FREE STANDING STRUCTURE - The CN Tower in Toronto, Ontario, stands at 553.3 m (1,815 ft)
The Petronas Twin Towers are the tallest TWIN TOWERS in the world and were at one time the tallest buildings until Taipei 101.
There is a chart that list many tallest structures depending on the category such as the 3 above. If you're interested a taking a quick look, here is the link. Scroll down until you see the heading: Tallest structure by category
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_and_structures_in_the_world
2007-05-02 09:56:37 · answer #2 · answered by Critters 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to me the Petrona Twin towers of Malasia
2007-05-02 09:40:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋