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The famous Petronas Twin Towers are located in—
Explanation
The Petronas Twin Towers are located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [t1][t2]. Standing at 451.9 meters (1,483 feet) with 88 stories, they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 until 2004 and remain the tallest twin skyscrapers globally [t2][t5]. Designed by architect César Pelli, the towers serve as the headquarters for PETRONAS, Malaysia's national petroleum company [t1][t4]. They are a major landmark of Kuala Lumpur, situated in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) development area [t2][t6]. The structures are famous for their unique postmodern design incorporating Islamic architectural elements and the Skybridge, a two-story bridge connecting the towers at the 41st and 42nd floors [t2][t4]. Kuala Lumpur itself is located in central Peninsular Malaysia at the confluence of the Sungai Kelang and Gombak rivers [c1].
Sources
- [1] Certificate Physical and Human Geography , GC Leong (Oxford University press 3rd ed.) > Chapter 31: Settlements and Towns > Location of settlements > p. 313