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When:
Annually. Was held in 2012 March 23-25 (2013 TBA)
Where: Sepang Circuit, 45 minutes drive form Kuala Lumpu, Malaysia
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The Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix is one of number yearly races which are held all over the world.
In 2008, 17 competitions took place, in 2009, 18 competitions and in 2010, 19 competitions are planned.
The races, usually, are held in the same countries and around the same dates. However there are changes, thus it is possible that a certain country will not held a race while new countries are added to the list.
These are the countries, in alphabetical order, where the races are held: Abu-Dhabi, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Britain, Canada, China, Europe, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Monaco, Singapore, Spain, Turkey and United States,
Drivers from all over the world participate in the races. An enthusiastic audience of locals and tourists fill the city and wait to watch the prestigious race. World's celebrities that arrive with private planes and luxury yachts can be seen among the spectators.
This is a genuine fiesta to motorist sport lovers.
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Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix (Formula one race)
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IMPORTANT:
Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
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Malaysia -
background and overview:
During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Federation of Malaya, which became independent in 1957. Malaysia was formed in 1963 when the former British colonies of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak on the northern coast of Borneo joined the Federation. The first several years of the country's history were marred by Indonesian efforts to control Malaysia, Philippine claims to Sabah, and Singapore's secession from the Federation in 1965. During the 22-year term of Prime Minister MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (1981-2003), Malaysia was successful in diversifying its economy from dependence on exports of raw materials, to expansion in manufacturing, services, and tourism.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]
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Malaysia details
Location: Southeastern Asia, peninsula bordering Thailand and northern one-third of the island of Borneo, bordering Indonesia, Brunei, and the South China Sea, south of Vietnam. |
Languages:
Bahasa Melayu (official), English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainan, Foochow), Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai
note: in East Malaysia there are several indigenous languages; most widely spoken are Iban and Kadazan. |
Climate:
Tropical; annual southwest (April to October) and northeast (October to February) monsoons. |
Capital:
Kuala Lumpur |
Time Zone:
(UTC+8)
UTC +8 , (Summer +8) |
Currency (code):
ringgit (MYR) |
Call Code:
+60 |
Electric Power:
230V 50Hz |
Tourist office:
Tourism Malaysia Office Kuala Lumpur 17th Floor, Menara Dato' Onn, Putra World Trade Centre, 45, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Phone: +603-2615 8188 Fax: +603-2693 5884 / 2693 0207 Tourism Infoline: 1-300-88-5050 (within Malaysia only) |
Tourist website:
Click Here |
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