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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country will soon get the world’s first floating city?
A
South Korea
B
Japan
C
USA
D
China
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Construction is also due to start this year on Maldives Floating City. The archipelago in the Indian Ocean is one of the most climate-vulnerable nations-with more than 80% of its land area at less than one metre above sea level.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a turquoise lagoon in the Maldives, a foating city is beginning to take shape. Consisting of houses, restaurants, shops, a school and a hospital, the futuristic feat of architecture opened its first units over the summer and will house 20, 000 people by the time it is completed in 2027.

Detailed explanation-3: -As a pilot project of the United Nations, Busan plans to be the first city to adopt a “floating city” wherein some parts would be ready by 2025. The plans are afoot to make it a self-sustained city with its own water recycling plant and solar panels for its power generation.

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