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A site-specific artwork in this country that incorporates pieces of clay from around the world and a bronze sculpted tree is Giuseppe Penone’s Germination series. A cultural museum in this country designed by Norman Foster has visitors walk between five wing-shaped, stainless steel thermal towers that help draw cool air naturally through the museum. An eight-layered dome tessellated with stars evokes a “rain of light” in a building in this country. The flower (*) Hymenocalis inspired a (-5[1])Y-shaped skyscraper in this country designed by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill. This country is home to Frank Gehry’s unfinished design for a branch of the Guggenheim and a Jean Nouvel-designed Louvre. (10[1])A rapidly-growing city in this country contains the artificial Palm Jumeirah islands and many luxury hotels. For 10 points, what (10[1])country is home to the world’s tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa? ■END■

ANSWER: United Arab Emirates [or the UAE]
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Kyle HuStanfordBerkeley B10610
Stephen LiuFree AgentsBerkeley A12610

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