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Where Is the World's Tallest Statue?
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Quick Answer
The Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India, stands 182 metres tall.
The Full Story
The Statue of Unity, depicting Indian independence leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, stands 182 metres tall on a river island near Kevadia in Gujarat, India. Completed in October 2018, it surpassed China's Spring Temple Buddha (128 m) as the tallest statue in the world. The statue uses about 1,700 tonnes of bronze cladding over a concrete and steel frame. A viewing gallery at 153 metres offers panoramic views. It draws millions of visitors annually and has boosted tourism in the region.
Key Facts
1.The statue is nearly twice the height of the Statue of Liberty (93 m including its pedestal).
2.About 3,000 workers and 250 engineers were involved in construction.
3.The project cost about $430 million.
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