Colours light the National Aquatics Center or the Water Cube during the night of July 24, 2008. [Xinhua]

A general view of the National Aquatics Center or the Water Cube is seen in this photo taken on June 15, 2008. [Xinhua]

  

Venue: National Aquatics Center

Location: Olympic Green

Total land surface (sq. m.): 65,000-80,000

Seats: 6,000 permanent and 11,000 temporary

Sports: Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, and Synchronized Swimming

Groundbreaking date: Dec. 24, 2003