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Largest parade of Volvo cars

6 September 2014 by admin
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The largest parade of Volvo cars is 570 and was achieved by Volvo Forum in association with Auto Boss (Poland) in Katowice, Poland, on 12 September 2010. The parade started on the border between Katowice and Chorzow and ended along the dual carriageway in Katowice. The event started at 11am and finished at 12pm People travelled from Germany, Norway and Slovakia to witness the attempt The attempt was to celebrate 145 years of Katowice All cars were regsitered before hand and driving licenses were checked Continue reading →

Largest parade of tuk-tuks / auto rickshaws

6 September 2014 by admin
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The longest parade of tuk-tuk, or auto rickshaws, consists of 175 vehicles and was organised by Special Journey Company Ltd in Bangkok, Thailand, on 6 October 2006 The tuk-tuk (µØ꡵Øê¡ or µØê¡æ in Thai) is the Southeast Asian version of a vehicle known elsewhere as an auto rickshaw or cabin cycle. It is a widely used form of urban transport in Bangkok and other Thai cities, as well as other major Southeast Asian and South Asian cities. It is particularly popular where traffic congestion is Continue reading →

Largest peacekeeping force deployed on multiple operations (present day)

6 September 2014 by admin
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The global deployment of United Nations peacekeeping representatives reached an historic high at the end of October 2006, with 80,976 military and police personnel, in addition to 15,000 civilians serving in peace operations around the world. In the same year, the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations led 18 different missions in Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Peacekeeping personnel come from some 112 countries, as of 31 October 2006, the top 10 troop contributors were: Pakistan (9,790), Bangladesh (9,655), India (9,276), Continue reading →

Largest patchwork quilt

6 September 2014 by admin
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The world’s largest patchwork quilt measured 25,100 sq. m (270,174 sq.ft) and is called Manta da Cultura (Patchwork for Culture). The project was carried out by Realizar – Eventos Especiais, Lda of Parque da Cidade, Porto, Portugal and completed on 18 June 2000. It measured 200m by 170 m.

Largest passenger aircraft by weight (present day)

6 September 2014 by admin
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The largest passenger aircraft now flying and due to enter service in 2007 is the Airbus 380 (manufactured by EADS (Airbus S.A.S.)). It has a wingspan of 79.8 m (261 ft 8 in) and a maximum designed take off weight of 560 tonnes (1,235,000 lb). Its maximum fuel capacity is 310,000 litres (81,890 US gallons) and will normally be fitted with around 555 sets depending on interior fit. It is due to enter its first airline service in October 2007 with Singapore Airlines. Whilst it Continue reading →