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Burj Khalifa To Shanghai Tower: Top 10 Tallest Buildings In The World

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The tallest buildings in the world showcase engineering power, economic ambition, and rapid urban growth. Here’s a list of the top 10 global skyscrapers based on Britannica’s rankings, which follow the height standards and definitions set by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), the internationally recognised authority on measuring tall buildings.

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