Tourism: Portuguese Consulate in Bahrain

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Formula One: Bahrain race track in Sakhir was built in 16 months and cost $150 million. Construction was sponsored by the local companies and Malaysian firm WCT Engineering. More than 3,000 workers were involved in the construction; 70,000 cubic meters of concrete and 8,500 tons

of steel were used; 82,000 tire covers were lined up along the track to protect race participants in the case of accidents. Bahrain race track can seat 50,000 people. The audience size does not sound impressive in comparison to the international standards; however for Bahrain this figure means seven percent of the country's population. Bahrain is more than just a circuit for Formula 1 races; it is a complex of six tracks of various length and configuration, including a straight line for "drag racing" competitions and an oval track. Bahrain circuit has its debut on April 4th, 2004. Everybody unanimously agreed that the track had very modern infrastructure and conditions that would perfectly suit Grand Prix. Bahrain is 5,412 km long. However, despite the fact that the circuit has many straight lines, it is not a high-speed track. Bahrain has a lot of "slow" turns, especially at the end of straight lines; this gives drivers an excellent opportunity for passing, though it also very negatively affects brakes.

Location

In the south of country Sakhir

30 min. ride from the airport

Longitude/Latitude

26°01'54.75" N, 50°30'52.94" E

Track Length

5412 m Laps: 57

Total Distance

308.238 km

First Grand Prix

2006

Address

Bahrain International Circuit

P.O. Box 26381, Manama

Kingdom of Bahrain

Internet

www.bahraingp.com.bh

Golf: The golf course is located in a city called Riffa. It’s a big and nice city to visit located in the Central Governorate. The area is full

of palaces where most of the Royal Family lives.

The Riffa Golf Club is an intern-ational 18 holes grass golf course, just 15 minutes from the country's capital Manama and 20 minutes from the King Fahad Causeway link with Saudi Arabia. This remarkable oasis of luscious fairways and immaculate greens is a 6,817 yard, par 72 championship course, featuring five lakes and more than 600 date palms, beautifully landscaped with desert-sand rough. more information

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