Saudi Arabia | 10 facts about King Fahd's Fountain in Jeddah

Weather of Arabia - On the shore of the city of Jid, there is King Fahd's Fountain, which shows all its beauty at night, when its rushing waters towards the sky are illuminated by hundreds of colored lights. People gather along the Corniche to watch the water fall into the sea, marveling at this amazing sight.

Here are 10 facts about King Fahd's Fountain in Jeddah:

1- The King Fahd Fountain in Jeddah is the tallest fountain in the world

2- Water is pumped at a height of 312 meters above sea level

3- The water pumping speed is 350 km/h

4- It took 3 years to build and was officially inaugurated in 1986 AD.

5- It was designed by an American company called WET Design

6- Its area is about 16,800 square meters

7- It consists of a main fountain and 5 subsidiary fountains.

8- It can pump 18.1 thousand liters of water per second

9- It can be seen from a distance of up to 30 kilometers.

10- It is considered one of the most important tourist attractions in Jeddah and a destination for visitors