Cairo Flagpole
{{Short description|Tallest flagpole since 2021}}
{{Infobox building
| name = Cairo Flagpole
| native_name = سارية العاصمة الإدارية
| native_name_lang = Arabic
| image =
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| highest_prev = Jeddah Flagpole
| highest_start = 2021
| location = New Administrative Capital, Egypt
| coordinates = {{coord|30.0135270|31.7548677|region:EGY|display=inline}}
| height = {{Convert|201.952|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
}}
The Cairo Flagpole is the world's tallest flagpole, at {{Height|m=201.952}} tall. Located in the New Administrative Capital of Egypt, it was erected on the 26 December 2021.{{Cite web |date=2021-12-26 |title=Tallest flagpole |url=https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/tallest-unsupported-flagpole |access-date=2023-10-28 |website=Guinness World Records}}
The flagpole was constructed by the Gharably Integrated Engineering Company in Egypt. It weighs 1,040 tons and flies a 60 x 40 m (197 x 131 ft) flag.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-07 |title=Tallest Flagpoles |url=https://multitech-fr.com/images/docs/190%20m%20Falgpole%20Azerbaijan-rev%202.pdf |access-date=2025-02-28 |language=en}}
References
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Category:2021 establishments in Egypt
Category:Buildings and structures completed in 2021
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{{succession box
| title = World's tallest flagpole
| years = December 2021 –
| before = Jeddah Flagpole
| after = none
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