National Stadium

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National Stadium

Updated: 2006-08-27 17:23

The National Stadium, or Bird's Nest, is seen in this picture taken on July 7, 2008. [newsphoto]

Flag poles can be seen next to the track at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing April 16, 2008. [Agencies]

The National Stadium, or Bird's Nest, is seen in this picture taken on July 7, 2008. [newsphoto]

Venue: National Stadium

Location: Olympic Green

Total land surface (10,000 sq. m.): 25.8

Seats: 91,000

Sports: Athletics, Football

Groundbreaking date: Dec. 2003

Designer: Herzog & DeMeuron (Swiss) and China Architecture Design Institute

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