INSIDE PANGEOS, A GIGANTIC FLOATING CITY
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  18 March 2024
             Imagine living on open waters! Pangeos, a giant floating city has been planned that will offer luxury living and endless views
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             According to CNN, it is named after Pangea, a supercontinent that existed from 200 million to 335 million years ago
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              The $8 billion project is being designed by Italian company Lazzarini and construction is expected to start in 2033
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             Pangeos is called a terayacht - a name given to vessels even bigger than super, mega and gigayachts - and will house 60,000 people
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             When completed, it will become the largest floating structure ever built and look like a Bond lair
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             The superyacht is 550 metres (1,800 feet) long and 610 metres (2,000 feet) at its widest point
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             As per the website of the project, the idea was conceived in 2009 by designer Pierpaolo Lazzarini
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             Designers have chosen a location near Saudi Arabia to build the city. They will dredge 1 sq km of sea to build a circular dam
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             Pangeos will have space for hotels, shopping malls, parks and even ports for smaller ships and aircraft
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             Below the living space would be 30,000 "cells" which would keep the structure afloat. The basement would be made of steel
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             Pangeos will be able to cruise at a speed of five knots. The roof would have solar panels to power the yacht
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