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In which country is the Statue of Christ the Redeemer located?
Answer
Brazil
The Christ the Redeemer statue stands majestically on Corcovado Mountain (2,300 feet high) overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and was completed in October 1931. The iconic statue, designed by French-Polish sculptor Paul Landowski and Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, stands 98 feet tall (125 feet with its pedestal) and has become one of the most recognizable monuments in the world. Made of reinforced concrete and soapstone, the statue welcomes an estimated 2 million visitors annually.
💡 Did you know?
Christ the Redeemer is struck by lightning 5+ times per year; its arms have been damaged and repaired multiple times.
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- Peru
- Colombia
- Argentina
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- South America
- Brazil
- monuments
- modern wonders
- Rio de Janeiro
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