A skyscraper is typically defined as a building over 150 meters tall with 40+ floors
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Asia dominates skyscraper construction due to urbanization and population density, with 9 of the top 10 cities for skyscraper count located in Asia
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China: With an astonishing 3,492 buildings over 150 meters tall, China is the skyscraper capital of the world
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The country boasts 1,267 buildings over 200 meters and 122 super-tall skyscrapers exceeding 300 meters, including the 632-meter Shanghai Tower
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United States: The US ranks second with 905 skyscrapers over 150 meters, 246 over 200 meters, and 31 super-tall buildings over 300 meters, including 541-meter One World Trade Center
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United Arab Emirates: The UAE features 342 skyscrapers over 150 meters, 158 over 200 meters, and 37 super-tall buildings, including the 828-meter Burj Khalifa
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Malaysia: Malaysia boasts 319 skyscrapers over 150 meters, 73 over 200 meters, and 6 super-tall buildings, including the 678.9-meter Merdeka 118, the second-tallest building in the world
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Japan: Japan has 283 skyscrapers over 150 meters, 51 over 200 meters, and two super-tall buildings, including the 325.5-meter Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower
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South Korea: South Korea has 281 skyscrapers over 150 meters, 80 over 200 meters, and seven super-tall buildings, including the 555-meter Lotte World Tower