Jan 6, 2015 6:00 AM

Gallery: The Biggest Statues in the World Tower Over Everyday Life

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1 Dai Kannon. Sendai, Japan, 100m (330 ft). Built in1991 2
Dai Kannon. Sendai, Japan, 100 m (330 ft). Built in 1991.
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4 Mao Zedong. Changsha, China, 32 m (105 ft). Built in 2009
Mao Zedong. Changsha, China, 32 m (105 ft). Built in 2009.

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5 Christ Blessing. Manado, Indonesia, 30 m (98.5 ft). Built in 2007
Christ Blessing. Manado, Indonesia, 30 m (98.5 ft). Built in 2007.
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7 Jibo Kannon. Kagaonsen, Japan, 73 m (239 ft). Built in 1987
Jibo Kannon. Kagaonsen, Japan, 73 m (239 ft). Built in 1987.

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18 Ataturk Mask. Buca, Izmir, Turkey, 40 m (132 ft). Built in 2009
Ataturk Mask. Buca, Izmir, Turkey, 40 m (132 ft). Built in 2009.
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8 Christ the King. Świebodzin, Poland, 36 m (120 ft). Built in 2010
Christ the King. Świebodzin, Poland, 36 m (120 ft). Built in 2010.

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9 Grand Byakue. Takazaki, Japan, 42 m (137 ft). Built in 1936
Grand Byakue. Takazaki, Japan, 42 m (137 ft). Built in 1936.
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12 Guan Yu Statue. Yuncheng, China, 80 meters ( 262 ft) Built in 2010
Guan Yu Statue. Yuncheng, China, 80 m (262 ft) Built in 2010.

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14 The Motherland Call. Volgograd, Russia,87 m (285 ft).Built in 1967
The Motherland Call. Volgograd, Russia, 87 m (285 ft). Built in 1967.
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6 African Renaissance Monument. Dakar, Senegal, 49 m (161 ft). Built in 2010
African Renaissance Monument. Dakar, Senegal, 49 m (161 ft). Built in 2010.

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2 Mother of the Fatherland. Kiev, Ukraine, 62 m (203 ft). Built in1981
Mother of the Fatherland. Kiev, Ukraine, 62 m (203 ft). Built in 1981.
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10 Grand Bouddha Sakayamunee. Ang Thong, Thailande, 92 m (301 ft). Built in 2008
Grand Bouddha Sakayamunee. Ang Thong, Thailand, 92 m (301 ft). Built in 2008.

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