Sultan Kösen holds Guinness record at 251 cm (8'2.8"). Kösen has pituitary gigantism and uses modified clothing and furniture. He works as a farmer and participates in global shows
Maldives consists of 20 natural atolls stretching from 7°10'N to 0°45'S. All land above surface is of coralline origin. Atolls form regular chain with deep channels between some. Name "atoll" comes from Maldivian language, meaning "tholhu"
Banyan is a fig that develops aerial trunks from prop roots. Leaves are large, leathery, glossy, green, and elliptical. Young leaves have attractive reddish tinge. Can have prop roots up to 60 feet in height
Denpasar is the capital of Bali, Indonesia, located at 4m above sea level. The city's population was 725,314 in 2020, down from 788,445 in 2010. Denpasar metropolitan area (Sarbagita) had 1,785,800 residents in mid-2022
Bali is located in Southeast Asia, specifically Indonesia. Situated between Pacific and Indian Oceans, northwest of Australia. Coordinates between 8°-9° South, 114°-116° East. Part of Indonesian archipelago with 18,000 islands
Empire State Building held world's tallest title from 1931 to 1972. Great Pyramid of Giza was world's tallest man-made structure for 3,800 years. Strasbourg Cathedral was world's tallest until 1874