Re: The Official ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 Thread !
VENUES OF Cricket World Cup
Map of West Indies
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
Capacity : 20,000 of which 10,000 will be permanent
Location : the stadium is conveniently built between the city and the airport.
Status : New stadium constructed in partnership with China to replace the Antigua Recreation Ground.
Antigua is part of the Leeward Islands and, along with Barbuda, has a population of around 68,000.
Matches : Super-8.
Antigua and Barbuda is located in the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean. To the south are the islands of Montserrat and Guadaloupe, and to the north and west are Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Barts, and St. Martin.This place is famous for its beautiful beaches with warm steady winds and a protective, nearly unbroken wall of coral reef. Today it stands as one of the Caribbean's premier tourist destinations.
 Kensington Oval, Barbados
History : hosted its first Test in 1929-30 and first ODI in 1984-85
Capacity : 32,000
Status : Major refurbishment. Hosted West Indies' first test in 1929-30 and first one-day international in 1984-85
Matches : Super-8 & Finals
Barbados is the most eastern island in the Caribbean. With 97 kilometers of coastline, it welcomes tourists from all over the world. Right from water sports, to different beach activities, Barbados has something to offer to everyone.
Queens Park, Grenada
Built : 1998
Capacity : 20,000 through temporary stands
Status : Stadium rebuilt after it was damaged in 2004 by Hurricane Ivan, which ripped through much of the isl
Matches : Super-8.
Grenada is a undulating, mountainous island, filled with fragrant spice trees and rare tropical flowers. Bordered by stunning beaches, along with picturesque towns, this luxuriant island has been a major source of nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and cocoa.Within this volcanic island one can find cascading rivers and waterfalls, verdant rainforests, and one of the most breathtakingly beautiful mountain lakes. The capital of Grenada is St. George's. It has a horseshoe-shaped harbor and is surrounded by a pastel rainbow of dockside warehouses and the red-tiled roofs of traditional shops and homes.
Providence Stadium, Guyana
Capacity : 20,000
Status :New stadium on fresh site on the outskirts of the capital Georgetown, which will be used instead of Bourda which was built in 1884.
Part of the South American mainland, Guyana was discovered by Europeans in 1498. The Spanish, French, Dutch and British all fought for control.
"Guiana" was the name given the area sighted by Columbus in 1498, comprising modern Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and parts of Brazil and Venezuela. The country is bordered to the east by Suriname, to the south by Brazil, to the west by Venezuela and to the north by the Atlantic Ocean. It is the third smallest country in South America.
Sabina Park, Jamaica
Capacity : 30,000
History : hosted its first Test in 1929-30 and first ODI in 1983-84
Status : Major upgrade to venue which hosted first test in 1930 and first one-day international in 1984
Matches : Opening Match; Opening Round; Semi Final.
Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean Sea south of Cuba. Kingston is the capital and the largest city. Jamaica has a mountainous backbone that extends across the island from the west and rises to the Blue Mts. in the east.Other than Kingston the major cities of this country include Spanish Town and Montego Bay. Jamaica's most important export crop is sugarcane, along with coffee, bananas, citrus fruits, ginger, cocoa, pimento, and tobacco. Jamaica's internationally known resort areas are Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, and Negril.
Warner Park Stadium, St Kitts and Nevis
Capacity : 10,000 with the addition of temporary stands
Status : First of the new World Cup stadiums to open. Hosted a test and one-day international against India in 2006.
The island has a population of around 31,880. Unemployment in St. Kitts-Nevis is among the lowest in the Caribbean.
St. Kitts and Nevis, is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, welcoming tourists to a lush tropical paradise. The atmosphere here is perfectly luxuriant, an exhilarating blend of sunlight, sea air and abundant vegetation. At the center of St. Kitts stands the impressive, Mount Liamuiga, a dormant volcano covered by dense tropical forest. And on Nevis, too, the ground rises upward into a cloud forest filled with brilliant tropical flowers.
Beausejour Stadium, St Lucia
Built : 2001-02
Capacity : increased existing capacity of 12,000 to 20,000 with the addition of temporary stands
Status : relatively new stadium – minor upgrade
An island country of the West Indies in the Windward Islands south of Martinique. The capital is Castries. The Pitons, form the island's most famous landmark. Saint Lucia is one of the unique islands in the world that exhibit a drive-in volcano. Major towns of Saint Lucia include Gros Islet, Soufrière and Vieux Fort. The local climate is tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds, with a dry season from January to April and a rainy season from May to November.
 Arnos Vale, St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Capacity : 12,000 Seats
Status : Major renovation
The island has also been known as Hairoun or "land of the blessed".
Matches : Warm up.
St. Vincent, chief island of the chain and is located west of Barbados. The island is mountainous and well forested. St. Vincent is dominated by the volcano Mount Soufrière. The main islands in the Grenadines are Bequia, Balliceau, Canouan, Mayreau, Mustique, Isle D'Quatre, Petit Saint Vincent, and Union Island.
Queens Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago
The oldest ground in the Caribbean
Capacity : 25,000
Status : Oldest ground in the Caribbean, minor upgrade
Matches : Opening round.
The gorgeous and sunny city of Trinidad and Torbago welcomes tourists from all over the world. With a myriad of art galleries, restaurants, the city offers as a relaxing holiday spot for all tourists. Tobago is one of last of the unspoilt places of Caribbean. Contrasting its rolling hills against wave-beaten shores it creates a stunning backdrop for the island's unequalled beauty. A perfect complement to the bustling Trinidad, Tobago is a real jewel of the Caribbean Sea, which never fail to dazzle its tourists from the world over.
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