Wonders of the World Jembatan Aka / Bridge Made From The Roots

Who came in jambatan aka (root bridge) must be chuckling in admiration, who does not admire the two roots of trees whose roots are connected across the river into a bridge that can be passed 10 people. Here he's flagship tourist attraction of South Coastal District which is one of the most unique bridges in the world. a strong bridge and the bridge between the two regions Jorong (Hamlet) and Puluik-Lubuak Puluik silau, Lubuak silau Village, District of North Bayang, South Coastal District, West Sumatra.

The distance from the location of Padang about 82 Kilometers or two-hour trip with two-wheeled vehicles and private cars, the road can also contact the Muko-Muko, Bengkulu Province. When he arrived at the location you have to come down as far as 50 meters from the highway.

The thunder of a clear stream will increase the natural beauty of the area let alone stem the root bridge (creek) shadow that separates the two villages were very clear water. It was said that if the bath under the root bridge will soon be sustenance and soul mate, whether it's been proven? Can not be answered.

Because the area is considered sacred, nothing wrong with fasting ahead of many who came to this area for Balimau (purify themselves before fasting) to charitable activities during the fasting month can receive the power.

From the information summarized one of the successful community leaders and youth chairman Pulik-puluik, Herman Bandaro Datuak Rajo, the bridge was made because of a scholar named Pakih Sokan sorry to see students Pulik-mengajinya from puluik often do not come because the flow is often swollen stem shadows .

"It used to be a bridge made of bamboo, but are often damaged by stem derunya shadows, emerged the idea of teachers Pakih Pohan to make a bridge from the root,

In the year 1916 Pohan Pakih planted two sticks ox-ox (a type of banyan tree broad-leaf), tree-ox ox is planted in two locations one in Pulik-puluik area and one in the glare Lubuak stem separated by shadows. Then the roots are dangling in woven bamboo rod made of bone bridge as the root bridge. After 3 years the roots of two trees-ox ox is linked but not impassable.

Then Pakih Pohan mandabiah held goat (goat) and mandarai aka (giving blood at the root of that link). "This is a sign of thankfulness that ox-ox roots connected already linked, as a sign of convergence will happen again,

To make a bridge impassable takes over 20 years so the bridge can be taken Puluik-puluik citizens who want to want to Lubuak glare.

Until now the bridge measuring 30 meters long and 1 meter wide with a height from the surface of the shadow rod about 10 feet and at the age of the bridge is already 93 years and still can be passed from the local residents Pulik-puluik as many as 25 heads of families as well as citizens who want to kedaerah Pulik-puluik.

Below the bridge is the root of the prohibition of fish that should not be provoked and taken, the fish ban was in the depths of the position under the root bridge.

If we waste food fish swarmed out of food stocked. Tourist sites are also used as a bath-shower because the water was fresh and had rocks and often used as a location for white water rafting lovers of nature.

In order for this unique bridge over manicured contracted Regency South Coast area in Rajo Bandaro Datuak Herman, one-year contract Regency South Coast as a tourist location.

"Regency South Coast region is contracted for 5 years with a value of Rp15 million, and all the cleaning and maintenance handed over entirely to local residents, ticket worth Rp1.500, to Rp 1,000 paid to the regency, including cleaning fee, while the Rp500 to donate to Madrasah Diniyah Awaliyah (MDA) in the neighborhood, "he explained.

In addition to more durable and stronger local people to establish roots hanging down, but it was grown roots, if roots are still white could not be established later died, so wait if the color is yellow and the size of the root of a new adult thumb woven. Once established and new roots were covered with the same woven banana trunks as a coolant, because the food ox-ox roots from the stems of banana.

Once a month residents give banana trunks as fertilizer to be more powerful and well groomed.

If seen from the number of visitors when on holidays and late Sunday the number reaches 200 to 500 people but if the Lebaran day reach the end of 1000 more people from different areas in both West Sumatra and from outside. In order to bridge through which the visitors did not end there were two people who maintain these bridges to manage people through. Until now the bridge is still standing strong roots of a series of ox-ox.

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4 Existing World Heritage in Indonesia

Indonesia has the 4th National Park into a world heritage recognized by UNESCO, a UN agency.
Indonesia's tropical forests is the third largest forest world after Brazil and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tropical forests are home and the last hideout for the wealth of the world's unique biodiversity.
Indonesia's tropical forests vast 98 million acres (estimate forest area in 2000). The data contained in the book State of the Forest Indonesia Portrait, FWI / GFW 2001, Bogor, Indonesia, the existing biodiversity in the forests of Indonesia covering 11% of the world plant species, 10% of species of mammals, and 16% of species of birds. Around 17,000 Indonesian islands has seven main geographical areas and bio-diversity of habitat types of extraordinary.

1. Komodo National Park
Komodo National Park consists of three large islands of Komodo, Rinca island and Padar island, and 26 large islands / other small. A total of 11 pieces of the mountain / hill in the Komodo National Park with the highest peak of Mount Satalibo (± 735 meters above sea level). National park land territory is 603 km ² and the total area is 1817 km ².

Natural state of the dry and arid makes a unique. The existence of a vast savanna plain, limited water resources and the temperature hot enough; it is the habitat preferred by ancient animal similar dragon (Varanus komodoensis).

Much of this national park is savanna with palm trees (Borassus flabellifer) the most dominant and distinctive. Some plants in the Komodo National Park include rattan (Calamus sp.), Bamboo (Bambusa sp.), Acid (Tamarindus indica), bulging (Sterculia foetida), lote (Ziziphus jujuba), and mangrove (Rhizophora sp.)

In addition to typical Komodo animals, there are deer (Cervus timorensis floresiensis), wild boar (Sus scrofa), ajag (Cuon alpinus javanicus), wild horse (Equus qaballus), wild buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), 2 types of turtles, 10 species of dolphins , 6 types of whales and mermaids are often seen in the waters of the sea Komodo National Park

2. Ujung Kulon National Park
Ujung Kulon National Park is representative of tropical rain forest ecosystem remaining lowland and the largest in West Java, and is an ideal habitat for the survival of endangered species the Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus) and other rare animals. There are three types of ecosystems in this national park aquatic ecosystem of the sea, marsh ecosystems, and land ecosystems.

Diversity of plants and animals in Ujung Kulon National Park began to be known by the researchers, Dutch botanist and English since 1820. Approximately 700 species of plants well protected and 57 of them rare species such as merbau (Intsia bijuga), palahlar (Dipterocarpus haseltii), Lagerstroemia (Lagerstroemia speciosa), luminous (Pterospermum DIVERSIFOLIUM), ki rain (Engelhardia serrata) and various types of orchids.

Animals in Ujung Kulon National Park consists of 35 species of mammals, 5 types of primates, 59 species of reptile, 22 amphibian species, 240 species of birds, 72 species of insects, 142 species of fish and 33 types of coral reefs. Endangered species and protected than the Javan banteng (Bos javanicus javanicsu), ajag (Cuon alpinus javanicus), Surili (Presbytis comata comata), monkey (Trachypithecus auratus auratus), deer (Cervus timorensis russa), leopard (Panthera pardus), cats rock (Prionailurus bengalensis javanensis), gibbons (Hylobates moloch), and giant clam (Tridacna gigas).

3. Lorentz National Park
Lorentz National Park is representative of the most complete ecosystem for biodiversity in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. This area is also one of the three regions in the world that has a glacier in the tropics. Extends from the top of the snow-covered mountain (5030 meters above sea level), to sweep the coastal waters with mangrove forests and borders the Arafura Sea waters. In this stretch, there are remarkable ecological spectrum of alpine vegetation region, sub-alpine, montane, sub-montane, lowland, and wetland

Plant species in national parks, among others, nipa palm (Nypa fruticans), mangrove (Rhizophora apiculata), Pandanus julianettii, Colocasia esculenta, Avicennia marina, Podocarpus pilgeri, and Nauclea coadunata.

The types of animals that have been identified in the Lorentz National Park as many as 630 species of birds (± 70% of the birds in Papua) and 123 species of mammals. Bird species characteristic of this national park there are two types of cassowary, four megapoda, 31 species of doves / pigeons, parrots 30 species, 13 bird species of shrimp, 29 species of birds of honey, and 20 species of endemic long-tailed paradise (Paradigalla caruneulata) and quail snow (Anurophasis monorthonyx).

Mammal fauna is recorded among other pigs echidna spines (Zaglossus bruijnii), pigs duri Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), 4 types of possum, wallaby, bobcat, and tree kangaroos.


4. Tropical rain forests of Sumatra
Tropical rain forests of Sumatra are home to various living creatures. Many of them are a species of endangered animals, such as the Sumatran orangutan, Sumatran tiger, Sumatran rabbit, and the Sumatran rhinoceros. In tropical rain forests also grow a variety of endemic plants, such as IN NATURE, the world's largest flower Rafflesia and Amorphophallus highest interest.

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Karst-Pangkep Maros in South Sulawesi

Karst-Pangkep Maros in South Sulawesi is one area that has karst landscape is unique and special so-called tower karst. South Sulawesi has karst (rock hill) is very wide, namely-Pangkep Maros Karst. 4500 hectare area stretching, the third largest in the world. This karst cruise and see the wealth in it.

This area is located in two districts, namely Maros regency and Pangkep. Precisely in the north of Makassar, between 50 and 100 kilometers from the city of Makassar. Line of karst can be seen clearly from the trans-Sulawesi road connecting Makassar, Pare-Pare.

Caves are formed as a result of carbonate rocks that laundering not only produce cave ornaments are very pretty. But it also serves as the human species take refuge in the past. The caves are inhabited by human beings and their culture in the past. This is what is known as prehistoric caves.

Potential Speleology

The caves are developed form the tunnel and underground rivers in the karst Maros-Pangkep become one of its own potential. The cave with an underground river that has undergone developments amazing cave formation.

The longest and deepest caves in Indonesia

Until now, the longest and deepest caves in Indonesia was found in the Maros karst. Deepest cave shaped single wells with a depth of 260 meters was found in Leaputte Leang. The longest cave is estimated to be found in the Kallang Salukkan cave system, which reaches 2700 meters in length.

This cave system is a set of systems that perguaan continuous and has a mouth of the cave. One of the cave entrance is a vertical cave contained in the National Park conservation area Bantimurung-Bulusaraung, Karaenta area. In 2001, back in the second longest cave in Maros, with a length of 12 kilometers in the area Balocci, Pangkep. The findings of this expedition, the French team added to the long list of caves in Maros wealth.

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The Legend of Lake Toba

In North Sumatra, there is a very large lake and in the middle of the lake there is an island. The lake was named Lake Toba, while the island in the middle of the lake called Samosir Island. It is said the lake is derived from the curse of the gods.

In a village in the area of Sumatra, there lived a farmer. He was a farmer who diligently worked the farm, although not large. He can be sufficient from which his work was tireless. Actually he was old enough to marry, but he still chose to live alone. On a bright morning, the farmer on the river fishing. Some time after the bait was thrown, the hook he looks rocking. He immediately pulled the hook. Farmers were cheered with joy after getting a big enough fish.
He was amazed to see the color of a beautiful fish scales. Fish scales golden yellow flushed. His eyes were round and prominent emit flashes of amazing. "Wait, I do not eat! I would be willing to accompany you if you did not eat me. "Farmers are surprised to hear the voice of the fish. Since the shock, the fish they catch fell to the ground. Then do not how long, the fish was transformed into a beautiful girl.
"Do not worry sir, I am also human being like you. I am deeply indebted to you for having saved me from the curse of the Gods. "My name is Princess, I do not mind to be your wife,". The farmer nodded. So they were a husband and wife. However, there is one promise that has been agreed, ie they should not be told that the origin of a fish Princess. If the promise is broken there will be a tremendous disaster.
Having reached the village, the villagers stirred see beautiful girls with these farmers. "He's probably an angel who fell from the sky," they muttered. Farmers felt very happy and peaceful. As a good husband, he continued to work to make a living by cultivating the fields and fields with a diligent and tenacious. Due diligence and tenacity, the farmer's life without shortcomings in his life. Many people are jealous, and they spread the bad suspicion that the business success of farmers dropped. "I know the farmer must maintain a ghost! "Someone said to her friend. It reached the ears of farmers and Princess. But they do not feel offended, even more diligent work.
A year later, Farmer and wife happiness increases, because the farmer's wife gave birth to a baby boy. Their happiness does not make them forget themselves. This child grow into a child's healthy and strong. He became a good boy but a little naughty. He has a habit of making surprise his parents, which is always hungry. Foods that should be eaten three of them can be eaten alone.
Over time, these kids always annoy his father. If asked to help parents work, she always refused. The farmer's wife always reminds farmers to be patient over their child's behavior.
It's patience has limits. This is experienced by the farmer. On one day, this child had the task of delivering food and drink into the fields where his father was working. But this child does not fulfill his duty. Farmers wait for the arrival of her son, holding thirsty and hungry. He went straight home. Viewed their children are playing ball. Farmers became angry as he grabbed his son's ear. "Anakkurang bitch! Do not know myself! Elementary kids fish!, ". After the farmers say the words, immediately lost his wife and daughter disappeared. Without a trace and trail. From the former stamping his foot, was suddenly out of the water very fast and more fast. Village Farmer and all the surrounding villages submerged. Water flooding is very high and wide to form a lake. And eventually form a lake. The lake was eventually known as the Lake Toba. Meanwhile, a small island in the middle of the island called Samosir.

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Journey To Twin Lake

I had to travel to see one side of the natural beauty of West Sumatra. Twin lakes road to pass a motorbike from Padang to the east edge of town In Padang, there is a factory which he said Semen Padang's oldest cement factory in Indonesia. It is conceivable, conditions around the dusty cement factory, not to mention the cement trucks are moving around competing sides of the road with my bike ride. It was full of dust. But the spirit of happy self to the natural beauty of the Almighty's creation remained high.

After the factory Semen Padang, a sharp rise so treats. Climb famous in West Sumatra, SITINJAU lawik (in Indonesian language SITINJAU Sea). That is, a location that can review the ramp, see the sea coast of Padang. From the climb wove which lies east of this city of Padang, West coast can be seen in the desert city the other end.

This is very cruel climb on trucks and cars that are no longer worth trying out
street climbing. Come high road very sharp, and were met with a sharp bend as well. Not to mention the avalanche that had licked some of the road. And as is common in this country, the course is no longer smooth, holes and mounds of asphalt is very annoying loud once.

However, any shortcomings are remedied by the scene on the left and right along the
SITINJAU through the sea. Entering the park Raya Bung Hatta road users getting pampered with natural Green West Sumatra.

After lunch, the journey continues. Arriving at the fork, if straight toward the town of Solok, turn right into Long Alahan (Solok district), which directly borders with the District with its capital Solok Selatan Padang Aro and Sungai Penuh Kerinci Jambi. Choosing motorcycle turn right. Entering the Long Alahan, the highest plateau in West Sumatra, Piercing cold. On the left and right lay a large tea garden,
really stunning scenery. Without considering the people who passed,perpetuate the view we took in the spirit Narsism.

Istrirahat briefly in a mosque while performing the Noon Prayer. The water is very cold. People from the hot coastal plains to go to the highest in West Sumatra,
I was surprised when ablution ', makes skin wrinkled. After missing tired,
continue to travel in the Twin Lake District.

This twin lakes known as "On the Lake" and "Under the Lake". There is an interesting phenomenon of these two lakes, lake over listed below the right path, while the lower lake is located the upper left path. To get to the lake below the road turn left to climb about 1 pound more. Not confused? I wrote confused wrote it ...

Entering the stretch twin lake district lake below looked to the right, unfortunately, this time black clouds made of water color reflected as bewarna
black. Arriving at the intersection of the lake, we turn left, more or less a pound,
pay the money into five thousand dollars but not in love tickets (regular security costs for the youth around).

Arriving at the location, the new can be seen clearly that both the Lake, the right side On the Lake, the Lake Beneath the Left. While eating the fruit strowberry not forget the pictures. But unfortunately, the location is not neglected, many garbage and irregular. The toilet is also not there. You know, the general phenomenon of tourist attractions in this country, although not all of them.

A journey that eliminates fatigue after a week on the move ....

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10 Most Romantic Place In Indonesia

this article can make an alternative for those who want to plan your honeymoon or vacation Indonesia with family area. as we know that in Indonesia is very much a tourist destination that provides natural beauty incredible, And here are some decent places to visit in order to increase your honeymoon romance or to enjoy the holidays with your family:

1. Pulau Bintan, Riau
location of Bintan Island in Riau Islands province, the atmosphere on this island so attractive,natural beauty of one of them. Sparkling white sand, blue water, and
very dense trees is the combination that makes this island so beautiful. On this island there are many resorts available for rent for your honeymoon, private beach,
diving tours, as well as culinary tourism can be an alternative during their honeymoon.

2. Kaliurang, Yogyakarta
Kaliurang is 28 kilometers north from the city center, exactly in the village Kaliurang, Hargobinangun, Pakem, Sleman. Kaliurang now become a tourist area natural and cultural charm. Kaliurang is suitable as a honeymoon.
The cool weather and natural background with a gurgling mountain stream was make the honeymoon was so romantic.

3. Senggigi Beach, Lombok
This beach is located on the west coast of Lombok, the atmosphere is very beautiful and the view down the sea was so fascinating. The waves are not too big hand and calm will surely add honeymoon romance.


4. Moyo Island, West Nusa Tenggara If you want to really feel the world's two, there's no harm in choosing Moyo Island in West Nusa Tenggara, as a honeymoon. Area is still quiet and genuine,but do not be afraid there is no facility. There was a cottage, cottages that provide various facility. In addition to the white sand, there are also complete with a coral reef fish colors. Not to forget waterfalls and natural pools.

5. Village Ubud, Bali The village is famous for its culture and natural beauty. Here, you and your partner willfeel the peace of body and soul with a view of green mountains and beautiful fields storey. The village is also believed to give inspiration million.


6. Bunaken, Manado, North Sulawesi
This island of Bunaken Marine Park there are exotic. This marine park is one of
sea which has the highest marine biodiversity in the world. Resort very strategic location overlooking the beautiful Bunaken nature. Nothing wrong after enjoying a romantic atmosphere with a partner, then the beauty of the underwater to explore bunaken by doing snorkeling?

7. Kampung Sampireun, Garut, West Java
Villages located in Ciparay Sampireun, Sukakarya village, Garut, West Java.
Kampung Sampireun offers all the simplicity and convenience facilities
You need to you.if honeymoon you want to feel the atmosphere of a typical rural Sundanese,complete with cooking Sundanese, Sundanese music, it can be Sampireun Village honeymoon options. Beautiful scenery and peaceful environment, clean air
and fresh that makes this resort the perfect place for honeymoon couples.

8. Belitung Island
Belitung Island panorama dominated by beautiful beaches, clear water, and sand
white along the coast. The many bays with calm waters make this place ideal for honeymoon couples who enjoy water sports. Landscape stunning nature on the island of Belitung, may not be found on other islands, This island is special, a place to interisting place to be a romantic honeymoon.


9. Cape Lesung, Banten
Cape Lesung located on the west coast of the Sunda Strait, precisely in the village of Tanjung Jaya, Pandeglang, Banten. The resort can be used as an alternative your honeymoon destination with beloved spouse, taken during the 3.5 hours from the capital city of Jakarta through Pandeglang.
The atmosphere here was so charming with its charming beauty of blue sea and white sand spread widely. Enjoying the beauty of the sea was so beautiful and the sea water very
can be seen clearly that the fish swim through coral-reef.
Various activities are water sports here, such as Banana Boat, Jet Ski,
to adventure through Mount Krakatoa.


10. Pulau Umang, Banten
Pulau Umang located in District Well, Pandeglang district, Banten. This place is suitable to escape from the city noise and enjoy the beautiful moments honeymoon.
On this island, there is a resort that is set up with a natural artistic touch,
The beauty of the mountains surrounded by the sea added more romantic time
honeymoon.

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Royal Bafokeng Stadium

Royal Bafokeng Stadium is a rugby union stadium and soccer located in Rustenburg, South Africa. The stadium was originally built as a venue for the 1995 Rugby World Cup. The stadium was named the nation's Royal Bakofeng.

Although originally founded as a rugby union stadium, the stadium is more often used for football matches after the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Like most soccer stadiums in South Africa, the land should be to the township in the area. Bafokeng nation extremely rich because of platinum mining in the area and the land of their culture and because of this, the stadium maintained in very good repair.

Currently, the stadium capacity is 38,000 people. Only small improvements would be done to bring the stadium to meet requirements for a stadium able to hold the first round matches and the second in 2010 FIFA World Cup. Capacity will be added to 42,000 people.

For 2010, small improvements such as installation of new electronic score board and floodlights and additional public system will make the Royal Bafokeng Stadium is ready to welcome the football supporters around the world.

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Mbombela Stadium

Mbombela Stadium is a 45,000-capacity stadium is being built as one of the ten venues for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The stadium is located six kilometers west of Nelspruit. Construction began in February 2007 and completed in mid-2009.

The stadium is nicknamed Giraffe Stadium. with a capacity of 45,000, this stadium will be a witness of history that will watch the game the big teams football world will compete in one of the stadium in this southern Africa in the context of grand event in 2010 world cup.

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Peter Mokaba Stadium

Peter Mokaba Stadium is a football stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, which will be used for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. with a 46,000 seat capacity stadium will be the witness of history from 2010 World Cup games in South Africa this.

This stadium is one of five new stadiums to be built for the 2010 World Cup. Plan to develop Peter Mokaba Stadium was left to Peter Mokaba Stadium new.

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Free State Stadium

In furtherance to the implementation of 2010 FIFA World Cup, a tier-two to be added to the main grandstand on the west side of the field, increase the profits of the 36,538 capacity to 48,000 which is a mandatory feature for the venues of the game - the game's first round (group stage) and the second half. Additions - other additions will be performed include: swivel gate will be erected, lights - the spotlight will be multiplied, electronic scoreboard will be installed, the sound will be changed, CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) and media facilities will be improved.
Free State Stadium, also known as Vodacom Park Stadium (English: Vodacom Park Stadium) is a stadium located in Bloemfontein, South Africa, and is used as the venue for several rugby union and soccer as well.

Bloemfontein government will receive 221 million South African rand to upgrade the stadium. Although estimates spending 245 million South African rand, the local city government has declared to not spend 21 million South African Rand from the request. Bid has been adpertensikan in February and March 2007 and was expected to be awarded in May. It is estimated that the upgrading of the stadium will begin in July 2007.

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Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is a stadium with 50,000 seats, which were being repaired. The stadium is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay and will be used to menyelenggarkan FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa.

Five-layer, 1.1 billion South African Rand (approximately 150 million United States Dollars), Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will be built over North End Lake, in the middle - the middle of the city. This stadium is one of three coastal stadiums will be built to face FIFA World Cup 2010.

Minister of Sport and Recreation of South Africa, Makhenkesi Stofile, was present for the chance to benefit and reminded all present to be extremely cautious when making their stadium to be as hard to follow the FIFA requirements. He also expressed the hope that the stadium will be completed in time for the FIFA inspection team to decide the host city for the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2009.

This is the first time a world-class football stadium will be built on Prop. Eastern Cape. The stadium boasts 150 VIP series, 60 series of companies, sports equipment shop, gymnasium, 500 parking spot, plus a lecture and multi-function room, and scheduled for completion in December 2008.

Sure, there are incredible deals speculation about the status of the stadium making the run-up to the World Cup in 2010, with the condition that all stadiums hosting the World Cup must be completed before January 2010. Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is the first of the five new stadiums to begin manufacturing in the near future. Another new arena to be made in Cape Town, Durban, Polokwane and Nelspruit. Stadium live on schedule and will be complete before February 2009.

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Loftus Versfeld Stadium

Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a sports stadium situated in Pretoria, South Africa. The stadium has a capacity of 53,056 and an all-seater stadium. Stadium named after Robert Owen Loftus Versfeld, the founder of organized sport in Pretoria.

Through the years the stadium has undergone various name changes as sponsors came and went, though locals have always referred to the stadium as Loftus Versfeld. From 11 June 1998 to February 4, 2003 the stadium was officially named after Minolta Minolta Loftus has become a sponsor of the stadium's name. Sponsors received by security giant Securicor, who announced the name Securicor Loftus on February 5, 2003. On 1 September 2005 the stadium is named for the renaming process went full circle when cellular civil Vodacom, taking over sponsorship from Securicor, the stadium back to the original Loftus Versfeld.

Places stadium was first used for sports in 1906, and the field was simply called the Eastern Sports Padang. The first concrete structure was erected there by the City Council in 1923. The original structure could only accommodate 2000 spectators, and did not have proper sports facilities.

In 1928, mostly because the All Blacks tour to South Africa that year, the sub-Pretoria union made a large profit which they used to renovate the locker room and WC.

When Loftus Versfeld died suddenly in May 1932 on the sub-union renamed Pretoria Loftus Versfeld Stadium as a tribute to a man who has done so much to widen the field of sports. The stadium has been known as Loftus Versfeld Stadium since been upgraded on several occasions, very recently in 1984, when the Northern Pavilion received an increase.

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Ellis Park Stadium

Ellis Park Stadium is a rugby union stadium in the city of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa. It hosted the final of the Rugby World Cup 1955, which was won by the home team, SPRINGBOK. This is a great stadium's most modern stadium when the state was upgraded in 1982 to accommodate almost 60,000 people. Now, the stadium hosts games - football and rugby and also used as a venue for other large events, such as outdoor concerts. The stadium has become synonymous with rugby as the only time when rugby was not played at Ellis Park during 1980 and 1981 when the stadium was under construction during an upgrade. In 2001, a Stampede occurred during a football match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs. 42 people were killed, Ellis Park Stadium tragedy made him the kind of event is the biggest event in South Africa.

The stadium was named after JD Ellis who made it into the arena stadium inansial died.
League, kepropinsian, and international levels have all been played in this stadium, and has seen such a team - great team in the world such as Brazil, Manchester United and Arsenal. Ellis Park Stadium is a jewel in the middle - the middle of a sporting sector in the southeast of Johannesburg, where neighbors Johannesburg Stadium (athletics), Standard Bank Stadium (tennis), and an Olympic-class swimming pool.

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Green Point Stadium

Green Point Stadium is located in Cape Town, South Africa is a stadium that was constructed for the World Cup 2010. During the design phase of the stadium, the stadium is referred to several people (parties) as the "African Renaissance Stadium".
The stadium will be located at Green Point, between Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean, near downtown Cape Town and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, where shopping is a popular tourist spot. The stadium will have a capacity of about 68,000 seats. The stadium will also be connected to the sea by a new road connections, Granger Bay Boulevard, and will be surrounded by the urban park covering 60 hectares.

In the World Cup, this stadium will host 5th round group stage matches, one second round match, one quarter-final and one semi-final match.
The stadium will contain 68,000 seats to support during the FIFA World Cup 2010. Seating 55,000 places will remain a permanent and 15,000 modular seating will be used again in deconstruction. Green Point Stadium and meeting other Hospitality existing investment opportunities, leaving the opportunity to row-row of businesses to be retrofitted. Architecture outside the stadium to focus on the appearance and user experience for visitors of

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Moses Mabhida Stadium

Moses Mabhida stadium named after a former SACP General Secretary for became a stadium-quality multi-function world. The stadium is located in Durban, South Africa.
During the FIFA World Cup performances in 2010, will be named as Durban stadium

The stadium will be one of the host 2010 World Cup. This tadion planned to have a capacity of 70,000 seats to 80,000 chair.

Moses Mabhida Stadium adjacent to the ABSA Stadium in the Kings Park sports area.
As part of the city's plan for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Football Stadium Kings Park has been destroyed at the end of 2006, to make way for a new stadium complex that includes an indoor arena, sports museum, sports institutions, and a transportation transmodal station.

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First National Bank Stadium

First National Bank Stadium is a stadium that was built in 1987,located in Johannnesburg, South Africa. This stadium is the center place for the Association
South African football (Safa). As a football stadium-specific, FNB Stadium can seat 78,000 people in the seats plastic bucket.
The stadium has the third largest capacity in Africa.Most of the football event of the greatest in South Africa and played at the FNB better place and suitable for this event than at the nearby Ellis Park, where the final of the Rugby World Cup held in 1995.

Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg is to undergo a major improvement for the tournament 2010, with new forms inspired by the traditional African pottery and skills that are updated for 87,500 football fans around the world. Layers above will be extended in the entire stadium to increase capacity to 87,500 with a row of 99 executive again, the roof will be built surrounded, changing room facilities which will be developed and new floodlights will be installed.


Tender for IDR 1.5 billion to upgrade the stadium obtained by Grinaker-LTA. Soccer City is scheduled for completion in 2009. On January 19, 2007, Grinaker-LTA issued a statement calling the emphasis began making in two sunday.

The stadium will hold the opening match, four games group playoffs other second round matches and one quarter-final and the match final.

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Zakumi The Mascot Of World Cup 2010

Zakumi is the mascot name of the 2010 World Cup will be held in South Africa. Zakumi is a leopard with green hair quirky, Zakumi was born on June 16, 1994 which coincided with the day of the youth in South Africa.

In 2010, Zakumi will be 16 years old, which will be celebrated globally by 2010 World Cup crown. Zakumi's name comes from the word "Za", the code for South Africa and "kumi", a word that means ten in various African languages. Zakumi costume wearing a green and yellow (gold), which is also the color of the uniform dominance of the South African team. Any logos featured course this could increase the team spirit of each country to victory in the 2010 World Cup, of course, with high didukun of sportsmanship and fair play.
Let us sukseskan 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Viva World Cup.

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