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The Potala Palace, located in Lhasa, Tibet (Xizang Autonomous Region), is the world's highest ancient palace. This architectural marvel stands at an altitude of about 3,700 meters (12,100 feet) above sea level. It serves as a treasure trove of Tibetan history, culture, and art, housing nearly 40,000 ancient books and documents in various languages.

Originally constructed in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo, the palace as we see it today was expanded in the 17th century by the Fifth Dalai Lama. It served as the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas and the center of Tibetan governance. The structure comprises the White Palace, which served as the living quarters, and the Red Palace, dedicated to religious study and prayer.

The Potala Palace is renowned for its intricate architecture, with its massive walls, beautiful murals, and numerous chapels and shrines. It reflects a blend of Tibetan, Han, and Indian architectural styles, showcasing the cultural richness of the region.

In 1994, the Potala Palace was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing its historical, cultural, and architectural significance. This designation helps ensure the preservation and protection of the palace for future generations, allowing it to continue to stand as a symbol of Tibetan heritage and spirituality.

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New identity for Air India!

Tata Group unveiled a new logo for India's oldest airline, stating that the new logo represents 'Bold Mission of Tata'

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King Fahad International Airport or , located in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia in the city of is the world’s largest airport in terms of area. The airport is so big that it covers more land area than the neighboring Kingdom of which has 1 airport and 2 airbases.
is the only international airport in the Eastern province having 2 functional runways. The airport connects critical air freight and passenger routes from within the , , and countries. The airport also is home to the world’s largest oil-producing company ‘Saudi aramco’ which has a dedicated terminal and a fleet of The Boeing Company's 737 BBJs and Boeing 767s.
The airport is also home to the Middle East’s largest flying school ‘Oxford Saudia’ which operates a fleet of Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42s and DA40s. The academy is expected to train at least 1000 pilots by 2030 as a part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
The interesting fact about KFIA is that It's bigger than the whole country of Bahrain, which is a world record. As per the Guinness World Records, obtained its world record of being the largest airport in the world with respect to its area. As per the official website, the area covered by the airport is 780 KM2. Whereas the whole Kingdom of only covers an area of 760 KM2.

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