Zhang Juncai is one of the world's tallest people, standing at least 2.42 metres (7.9 ft) tall. He comes from Shanxi

Shanxi

' is a province in Northern China. Its one-character abbreviation is "晋" , after the state of Jin that existed here during the Spring and Autumn Period....

 Province, China

People's Republic of China

China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...

. He was verified as China's tallest man on 23 November 2004 at 2.42 metres (7.9 ft). He stands 6 cm (2.4 in) taller than Bao Xishun, 5 cm (2 in) shorter than Sultan Kösen

Sultan Kosen

Sultan Kösen holds the Guinness World Record for tallest living male at .His growth has resulted from a tumour affecting his pituitary gland. His stature is such that he must use crutches in order to walk....

 and 72 cm (28.3 in) taller than the average Chinese man. Zhang went to the hospital on 16 April 2009 to visit his friend, the 2.36 metres (7.7 ft) tall woman Yao Defen

Yao Defen

Yao Defen of China, is the tallest living woman, as recognized by Guinness World Records. She stands 7 ft 8 in tall , weighs , and has size 26 / 78 feet. Her gigantism is due to a tumor in her pituitary gland....

, who fell over and injured her head. Zhang also met Liang Yong (China's fattest man at 200 kilograms (440.9 lb)) on 16 April 2009.

External links

• http://www.thetallestman.com/zhangjuncai.htm