5 skyscrapers became the tallest buildings in their countries in 2019
This year, a few nations erected the tallest buildings in their history.
One of those countries is Sri Lanka, where the 787-foot Altair building appears to be leaning on itself.
Another is Russia, whose twisting Lakhta Center is now the tallest building in Europe.
China and the US didn’t build as many skyscrapers in 2019 as they did last year.
The Lakhta Center in St. Petersburg, Russia, is now the tallest building in Europe.
South Africa’s tallest building, The Leonardo, has a three-floor penthouse.
The Altair building in Colombo, Sri Lanka, consists of two towers. One of them appears to be leaning on the other.
Brazil’s new tallest building, the Infinity Coast Tower, earned its title accidentally.
The Great Mosque Of Algiers is the tallest building in Africa, thanks to its minaret.
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