By Carolyn Williams
If your goal is to travel to the tallest building in the world, then you may need to travel around the globe. Experts dispute what defines a building as being the tallest--is it the most habitable space? Are spires counted? What about towers? Depending on how you define height, you get a different answer as to which building is the world's tallest.
Dubai
The construction of the Burj Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is underway, planned for completion in 2010. Upon completion, the building will measure 2,684 feet in height (including its spire), or 162 floors.
South Korea
The Busan Lotte World II project, also under construction, should be completed in 2013. It will have 110 floors and will measure 1,680 feet in height.
Taiwan
The Taipei 101 project is often considered the world's tallest building, though purists eschew its 60 foot spire. It measures 1,670 feet in height and has 101 stories.
Shanghai
The Shanghai World Financial Center is also 101 stories, or 1,600 feet in height.
Hong Kong
The Union Square, Phase 7 is currently under construction. When finished, in approximately 2010, it will measure 1,555 feet in height or 102 stories.
About the Author:
Carolyn Williams began writing for the software industry over 20 years ago. She now writes and edits for online content providers in addition to raising her family. An avid traveler and golf enthusiast, Carolyn delights in sharing her knowledge of destinations both far and near.
