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What is the largest building on Earth?Leah Alissa Bayer:
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The world’s largest building by volume is the Boeing factory in Everett, Washington (shown above), covering 4.3 million square feet with a total volume of 472 million cubic feet, all thanks to airplanes.
Aalsmeer Flower Auction // Image courtesy REMKO DE WAAL/AFP/Getty Images
The Aalsmeer Flower Auction in Aalsmeer, Netherlands, holds the title for the largest ground footprint, covering almost 5.6 million square feet. It must be filled with incredible scents.
New Century Global Center // Images courtesy STR/AFP/Getty Images
The New Century Global Center in Chengdu, China, takes the crown for the largest building by floor area, with a sprawling 18.9 million square feet. (It also features water parks, hotels, and extensive shopping opportunities.)
Tesla Gigafactory // Image courtesy Tesla.com
The Tesla Gigafactory near Sparks, Nevada could claim the title in a few years. While the final size remains uncertain, the current planned floor space covers 13.6 million square feet, with a height of 71 feet and a width of 5.5 million square feet. As designed, it would be second in volume to the Boeing facility, but with the purchase of nearby land, Tesla has the potential to expand, and the company has hinted at possibly doubling the factory's size depending on earnings and feasibility. Elon Musk: conquering the world(s).
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