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1. The Sky Tower is an observation and telecommunications structure. Built in 1997, it was the highest free standing building in the Southern Hemisphere. It measures 328 meters in height and has become highly recognizable in the skyline. Where is this tower located?
2. Himmelbjerget known as "The Sky Mountain" is a hill located in a European peninsula country. Situated between Ry and Silkeborg, it is one of the highest points in the nation, measuring 147 meters. Which Scandinavian country contains this landmark?
3. The Rogers Centre is an all purpose entertainment complex, erected in 1989 and until 2005 was known as the Skydome. It hosts the Blue Jays and the Argonauts as well as the occasional Buffalo Bills game. In which Canadian city can one find this structure?
4. The Sky Top Glacier is located in the Beartooth Mountains in the United States. The glacier sits at an elevation of 2500 meters and is situated at a valley head near Granite Peak, the tallest in the state. In which state would you find this glacier?
5. The Skylon Tower, opened in 1965, is an observation tower standing at 160 meters. It overlooks the fast flowing Niagara River as well as providing breathtaking views of both the Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls. Where can one find this famous landmark?
6. "Land of the Sky" is a moniker used to describe the western region of an American state that encompasses both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains. The area contains most of the highest mountains in the eastern part of the country. Which state is the location of this landmark?
7. Located in the United Kingdom, the Isle of Skye is the largest and northernmost island of the Inner Hebrides. It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Minch, and has been occupied since the Mesolithic period. This region is part of which of the four UK countries?
8. Sky Meadows State Park is a 1,862 acre park located in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian Trail of the Old Dominion State. It was created in 1975 when American philanthropist Paul Mellon donated some of his land. Which state is the location of this park?
9. Nicknamed "Big Sky Country", this American state was the 41st to be admitted to the union in 1889. This state is located in the northwestern part of the United States, is ranked fourth in area, is mainly rural and its largest city is Billings. Which state is being described?
10. Lastly, the Tuntex Sky Tower is a 378 meter tall mixed use skyscraper in Kaohsiung. It was at one time the tallest building in the country until surpassed by Taipei 101. In which country can this landmark be found?
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