| Cairo Flagpole | |
|---|---|
سارية العاصمة الإدارية | |
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 Interactive map of the Cairo Flagpole area | |
| Record height | |
| Tallest in the world since 2021[I] | |
| Preceded by | Jeddah Flagpole |
General information | |
| Location | New Administrative Capital, Egypt |
| Coordinates | 30°00′49″N 31°45′18″E / 30.0135270°N 31.7548677°E / 30.0135270; 31.7548677 |
| Height | |
| Height | 201.952 m (663 ft) |
The Cairo Flagpole is the world's tallest flagpole, at 201.952 m (662 ft 7 in) tall. Located in the New Administrative Capital of Egypt, it was erected on the 26 December 2021.[1] The flagpole was constructed by the Gharably Integrated Engineering Company in Egypt.[1] It weighs 1,040 tons and flies a 60 x 40 m (197 x 131 ft) flag.[2] The flag was manufactured by Creation Arts for Flags and Digital Printing LLC, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.[3]
References
- "Tallest flagpole". Guinness World Records. 2021-12-26. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
- "Tallest Flagpoles" (PDF). 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
- "Creation Arts - Cairo Flagpole Project". Creation Arts. Retrieved 2026-06-11.