Raghadan Flagpole, Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan
The Raghadan Flagpole is a 126.8-metre tall flagpole located in Amman, Jordan. It was built from steel and erected on the grounds of Raghadan Palace at the royal compound of Al-Maquar. The leader of Jordan, King Abdullah II, officially hoisted the country’s flag on 10 June 2003. It was the tallest free-standing flagpole in the world at the time, and is clearly visible across the capital as well as from as far away as 20 kilometres. It is illuminated, making it visible at night, and was also developed to withstand earthquakes and bad weather.
It flies a 60-by-30-metre flag. Although it is a distinctive landmark, the excessive noise created during high winds has resulted in the flag being lowered during periods of bad weather.
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