2010 SOCCER WORLD CUP LOCATIONS-PRETORIA

PRETORIA
The city of Jacarandas, as it is commonly known is all set to welcome its guests with its purple blossom bedecked trees from all over the world as the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup arrives.

Population – Approximately 2, 345,908
Area – 1,644 Square Kilometers
Population Density – 856 Inhabitants per Square Kilometer

Pretoria, South Africa

Pretoria is a peaceful and quite city located in the Guateng Province and serves as the Executive Capital City of South Africa. It is approximately 50 kilometers to the north of Johannesburg.
There are many places in this beautiful city that would make your day. Transvaal Museum is a display of natural history and one of the significant places in Pretoria. People having interests in art and history can also have a memorable visit at Cultural History Museum and Smuts Museum. Both these places are in the close proximity to the main city. National Zoological Gardens and Pretoria National Botanical Garden are one of those places which will give you beautiful moments no matter what your interests are. So guys, it is just a matter of time while you start getting ready for the Pretoria Soccer Trip.

Loftus versfeld Stadium

LOFTUS VERSFELD STADIUM
The Loftus Versfeld Stadium is situated approximately 5 kilometers from the main city and will be hosting 1st and 2nd round matches during 2010 Soccer World Cup. It has a seating capacity of 51,762 and has undergone many renovations to meet FIFA’s stringent requirements. Four major stands have been completely rebuilt and the stadium can boast of providing the corporate level facilities too. The stadium is one of the most familiar landmarks of the city.

2010 SOCCER WORLD CUP LOCATIONS-JOHANNESBURG

JOHANNESBURG

Often called as Joburg, the heart of the country is one of the most busy and beautiful cities of South Africa. As the FIFA Soccer World Cup 2010 arrives the picturesque backgrounds of the city will be more bustling with fun and frolic, day and night.

Population – Approximately 10, 267,700
Area – 1,645 Square Kilometers
Population Density – 2,364 Inhabitants per Square Kilometer

Johannesburg, South Africa

There are many places to visit for fans and tourists coming to South Africa the most prominent among them are: Museums to experience the past of the city and the country, one of the most popular venues equally liked by children and adults is the Zoo, when it was opened in 1904 it just had an odd mix of animals including a male lion, a female leopard, and a male baboon but at present you can enjoy watching lions, tigers, elephants, gorillas, chimpanzees, sable antelope, bat-eared foxes and polar bears among the 2, 070 animals, representing 365 different species.
People having different interests won’t be feeling as left behind as the city offers a range of happening nightclubs and cocktail bars with DJs spinning beats and without experiencing these special treats your Johannesburg Soccer Trip to this beautiful country cannot be complete.

THE STADIUMS
Three stadiums in Johannesburg that would be hosting the 2010 Soccer World Cup matches include Soccer City Stadium, Ellis Park Stadium, Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace.

Soccer City Stadium

SOCCER CITY STADIUM
The stadium is just 8 kilometers from the main city Johannesburg and is considered as the flagship venue for the Football World Cup 2010 as the most awaited matches the opening match and the final will be played on this very ground. A total number of 94, 700 people will be enjoying the prestigious tournament as the event unfolds.

Ellis Park stadium

ELLIS PARK STADIUM
This is also one of the major venues in Johannesburg situated in Bertrams and will be hosting the semifinal match of the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Ellis Park has undergone major changes for the FIFA Soccer World Cup. The West, South and North Stands have been revamped and a new roof has also been added. The stadium was inaugurated way back in 1928 and has a seating capacity of 59,611.

Royal bafokeng Sports Palace

ROYAL BAFOKENG SPORTS PALACE
This stadium will be hosting first and second round matches for the Soccer World Cup 2010. It is situated in the North West Province of Johannesburg known as Rustenburg just about 170 Kilometers from the main city. Minor renovations have been made to meet the requirements of the event. The seating capacity has been increased to 42,000.

2010 SOCCER WORLD CUP LOCATIONS-CAPE TOWN

CAPE TOWN

As the Soccer World Cup 2010 is not too far now, the picturesque locations of the “Mother City” of South Africa is just getting ready to give you every reason to fall in love with it. The Western Cape is regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Population – Approximately 3, 497,097
Area – 2,454 Square Kilometers
Population Density – 1,424 Inhabitants per Square Kilometer

Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town boasts of adventurous days and a roaring night life. The iconic Table Mountain rises 1086 meters to give you some idea of what you are heading to. If that doesn’t impress you the legendary Devil’s Peak, Signal Hill, White Sandy Beaches will certainly do but make sure your Capetown Soccer Travel do include these awesome locations. Cape Town provides you with vast range of shopping opportunities as well and as you arrive here you can always hang around in Greenmarket, Square Flea Market, Fast food outlets and sophisticated Shopping Malls too.

Green Point Stadium

GREEN POINT STADIUM
The Stadium is located in Green Point, close to the main city. This is a newly built stadium with a retractable roof having a seating capacity of 69,070 and has been especially built for realizing the dreams of maximum people of watching the FIFA Soccer World Cup 2010 that would be arriving in the city.

The stadium will host:
•    6 First Round Matches
•    1 Second Round Match
•    1 Quarter Final
•    1 Semifinal