What is the tallest slide ever?

The tallest water slide in the world is Kilimanjaro, measuring 49.9 m (163 ft 0.07 in) high, achieved by Aldeia das Águas Park Resort in Barra do Piraí, Brazil, constructed in 2002. Kilimanjaro is named after Africa's tallest mountain and can achieve speeds of 99.78 kmh (62 mph) off a steep inclination.



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