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Taller Than Tall

The Tallest Buildings: What is the tallest building in the world?

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As of November 2026, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building.

It is in Dubai. Dubai is in the United Arab Emirates.

It is 828 meters tall. That is more than 2,700 feet.

It opened in 2010. From above, it looks like a Y.

The Empire State Building is in New York City. It has 102 floors.

It opened in 1931. The Eiffel Tower was done in 1889.

The Washington Monument is a tall stone tower.

The Great Pyramid is a stone tomb. It is over 4,500 years old.

Words to know

  • meters: length units
  • floors: building levels
  • tomb: a grave

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