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The Beijing National Stadium (simplified Chinese: 北京国家体育场; traditional Chinese: 北京國家體育場; pinyin: Běijīng Guójiā Tǐyùchǎng), also known as the National Stadium(国家体育场),[1] or colloquially as the "Bird's Nest" (鸟巢) for its architecture, is a stadium in the Olympic Green in Beijing, China that was completed in March 2008.[2] The stadium is hosting the main Track and Field competitions for the 2008 Summer Olympics, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies. It is located east of the Beijing National Aquatics Center. The Stadium now holds the Olympic Flame cauldron, which is shaped as a conical scroll. The cauldron was placed on the top during the opening ceremony, so that it could then be lit at the end of the ceremony. The flame will now burn there until the end of the 2008 games.
The stadium currently has a seating capacity of 91,000.The capacity will be reduced to 80,000 after the Olympic Games. It has replaced the original intended venue of the Guangdong Olympic Stadium.[6] The stadium is 330 metres (1,082 ft) long by 220 metres (721 ft) wide, and is 69.2 metres (227 ft) tall. The stadium uses 258,000 square metres (2,777,112 square feet) of space and has a usable area of 204,000 square metres (2,195,856 square feet). It was built with 36 km (22.4 miles) of unwrapped steel, with a combined weight of 45,000 tonnes (49,600 tons).[6] The stadium cost up to 3.5 billion yuan ($423 million or £266 million or €340 million or 19 tonnes of 24k gold).[6]
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What does the olympic stadium look like?
The Beijing National Olympic Stadium. It is also commonly known as The Birds Nest because it's shaped like a birds nest.Also it was known as The Olympic Green.
What olympic games are played in the birds nest stadium?
The games played in the "Birds Nest" stadium are Track & Field and Soccer. Who knows why??? SPONGEBOB ROCKS!!!!!!
What is the Beijing National Stadium nickname?
The Birds Nest
How long is the birds nest stadium?
5 hours
What is the Olympics stadium called in Beijing?
Beijing's Olympic Stadium is known as the Birds Nest
Where is the birds nest stadium?
The Birds Nest Stadium, officially named the National Stadium, is located in Beijing, China. It was built for the 2008 Summer Olympics and is known for its distinctive design featuring a woven steel structure.
The birds nest stadium?
The Birds Nest Stadium, officially known as the Beijing National Stadium, is an iconic sports venue located in Beijing, China. It was the main stadium for the 2008 Summer Olympics and has since become a popular tourist attraction. The stadium's distinctive design, resembling a bird's nest, was a collaboration between architects and artists.
What is the birds nest beijings newest architectural wonder?
The National Stadium
Why was the birds nest stadium built?
because so when it have a baby it could make them safe.
How many houses were destroyed to build the birds nest in Beijing stadium?
6000 Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2518877/Beijing-Olympics-The-Birds-Nest-stadium.html
What is the name of the stadium where the Olympics are being held this year?
'BIRDS NEST' stdium in Beiging,China
Name the stadium of Beijing where Olympics 2008 took place?
The Birds Nest hope that is ok :)
