Putrajaya Lake

Putrajaya Lake
Tasik Putrajaya
Location Putrajaya
Type Artificial lake
Basin countries Malaysia
Surface area 650 hectares

The Putrajaya Lake (Malay: Tasik Putrajaya) is a lake located at the centre of Putrajaya, Malaysia. This 650 hectares man-made lake is designed to act as a natural cooling system for the city and also for recreation, fishing, water sports and water transport.

Activities

On September 26, 2004, the F1 Powerboat Championship was held on this lake for the first time (third time hosted by Malaysia).

In 2005, Putrajaya hosted the Asian Canoeing Championships.

Between 17 and 19 May 2014, it hosted the second round of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship.[1]

See also

References

External links

Media related to Putrajaya Lake at Wikimedia Commons

Coordinates: 2°56′31″N 101°41′21″E / 2.941942°N 101.68911°E / 2.941942; 101.68911

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