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Burj Khalifa: The World's Tallest Building at 828 Meters
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE, is the tallest building in the world, standing at 828 meters (2,717 feet) with 163 floors. Completed in 2010, it houses residential, corporate, and hotel spaces, and features an observation deck for stunning city views.
The second tallest building is the Shanghai Tower in China, with a height of 632 meters (2,073 feet) and 128 floors.
The third tallest building is the Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, standing at 601 meters (1,971 feet) with 120 floors.
Statue of Unity: World's Tallest Statue Honoring Sardar Patel
The Statue of Unity in India is the tallest statue in the world, standing at a height of 182 meters (597 feet). It is located in the state of Gujarat and was built in honor of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a key figure in India’s independence movement and the country’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs. The statue was unveiled on October 31, 2018, and symbolizes unity, strength, and integrity.
The second tallest statue is the Spring Temple Buddha in China, with a height of 128 meters (420 feet), located in the Henan province.
The third tallest statue is the Laykyun Sekkya in Myanmar, which stands at 116 meters (381 feet), located in Khatakan Taung, depicting Buddha.
India's National Symbols: A Reflection of Cultural and Natural Heritage
India’s National Symbols
- National Anthem:
Jana Gana Mana - National Song:
Vande Mataram - National Flag:
Tiranga(Tricolor) - National River:
Ganga - National Bird:
Indian Peacock - National Flower:
Lotus - National Fish:
Gangetic River Dolphin - National Animal:
Royal Bengal Tiger - National Tree:
Banyan Tree - National Snake:
King Cobra - National Game:
Hockey - National Symbol:
Ashoka Chakra - National Calendar:
Saka Calendar - National Heritage Animal:
Indian Elephant - National Vegetable:
Pumpkin
India's 28 States and 8 Union Territories
India has 28 states and 8 union territories, with New Delhi as its capital. The largest state by area is Rajasthan, while Goa is the smallest. In terms of population, Uttar Pradesh is the largest, and Sikkim is the smallest. Key cities include Bengaluru, known as the IT Hub and the Silicon Valley of India; Mumbai, the Financial Capital; Jaipur, the Pink City; Hyderabad, the City of Pearls; and Kolkata, the City of Joy. These cities reflect India’s cultural and economic diversity.
India's Linguistic Diversity: 22 Official Languages and 1,600 Dialects
India has 22 official languages and over 1,600 dialects. Hindi is spoken by 43% of the population, followed by Bengali at 8%. Other regional languages include Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Gujarati, Kannada, Urdu, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Assamese, Maithili, and Sanskrit, spoken by 2-7%. This linguistic diversity highlights India’s vast cultural heritage and the richness of its regional identities.
