Here is Justin standing in front of a huge building of some sort. We are not really sure what it is used for, but it looks really neat if you are into architecture (Todd B.).
After a floral float parade we went for a walk around the area. Daniela got some funny looks for posing in front of this fountain. This area of the city is very new and serves as the new capital. A big tourist spot!
Here Justin is standing in a ceremonial centerpiece. Its design has an outer 11-point star representing the 11 states when the country first gained independence. It has an inner 13-point star symbolizing the 13 states today, while the inner-most 14-point star represents the country's states and the Federal Territories of the capital city. The building in the background is the prime minister's office. It is a 6-story granite building capped with a green dome. The complex consists of three wings. It contains the prime minister's office, offices of the deputy prime minister, and the offices of the chief secretary to the government.
The mosque is desert pink located next to a large lake. It consist of a large courtyard called the "Sahn" which contains several water features dominated by a tall tower divided into five tiers to represent the Five Pillars of Islam. The mosque can accommodate 15,000 people at one time.
This is an amazing building containing the history of the country. The history is shown on glass which also acts as a railing. We are not quite sure what the extremely long bullet is for, but it looks cool.
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