Question- Which of the following country has been constructed the world’s tallest sandcastle?
(a) Denmark
(b) Germany
(c) Spain
(d) France
Ans. (a)
Related facts-
- The world’s tallest sandcastle has been completed in Denmark, towering more than 20 metres high and comprising nearly 5,000 tonnes of sand, according to its designers.
- Standing 21.16 metres in height (69.4 feet), the castle is more than 3 metres taller than one built in Germany in 2019, which previously held the title, according to Guinness World Records.
- A total of 4,860 tonnes of sand make up the intricately decorated structure, which is reminiscent of a pyramid, in the small seaside town of Blokhus.
- Its Dutch creator, Wilfred Stijger, was assisted by 30 of the world’s best sand sculptors.
- He said he wanted the castle to represent the power the coronavirus has had over the world since the beginning of the pandemic.
- On top of the sandcastle is a model of the virus wearing a crown.
- “It’s ruling our lives everywhere,” Stijger said. “It tells you what to do … It tells you to stay away from your family and not go to nice places. Don’t do activities, stay home.”
- To make it more cohesive, the sand contains approximately 10% clay and a layer of glue was applied after it was completed so that it could stand up to the chilly and windy conditions of the autumn and winter.
- The castle is expected to stand until the heavy frost sets in, probably next February or March.
By- Yogesh Pratap Singh
Reference- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/07/world-biggest-sandcastle-constructed-denmark.