Raghadan Flagpole

[1] It was built from steel and erected on the grounds of Raghadan Palace at the royal compound of Al-Maquar.

The leader of Jordan, King Abdullah II, officially hoisted the country's flag on the flagpole on 10 June 2003.

Although it is a distinctive landmark, the excessive noise created during high winds has resulted in the flag being lowered during periods of bad weather.

[1][2] This free-standing flagpole surpassed the previous record-holder, which was located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and had held the record since 2001.

[3] The Raghadan Flagpole is 4.8 metres (16 ft) taller than the one located in the United Arab Emirates.