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World's Tallest Water-Jet Fountain
King Fahd's Fountain on the Red Sea coast of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, can reach a maximum water-jet height of 312 metres. Saudi Arabia's Saudipedia identifies it as the world's tallest fountain.
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Current Record
up to312m
Current record value
- Holder
- King Fahd's Fountain
- Location
- Red Sea coast of Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia · King Fahd's Fountain Site
- Start date
- 1985
- Record status
- Verified · currentReport an issue
Overview
Archive NoteKing Fahd's Fountain stands on the Red Sea coast of Jeddah. Saudi Arabia's Saudipedia identifies it as the world's tallest fountain and documents its opening year and maximum water-jet height.
The Saudi official encyclopedia gives a maximum jet height of 312 metres. This figure describes the water jet at its maximum reach, not the height of a fixed building; operating conditions including wind and maintenance can influence the plume.
The fountain began operating in 1985, is named after King Fahd, and uses Red Sea water. The record uses the officially stated opening year and does not invent an exact day from a later publication.
Record history
1 Milestones- up to 312 mKing Fahd's FountainRed Sea coast of Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi ArabiaCurrent Record
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