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 Welkom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Welkom is a city in the Lejweleputswa District Municipality of the Free State Province in South Africa, with a population in 2001 of 191,336.
Welkom was founded in 1947 following a major gold discovery in 1946.
On the 5 December 2000, Welkom was incorporated into the Matjhabeng Local Municipality along with the towns of Allanridge, Hennenman, Odendaalsrus, Ventersburg and Virginia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Welkom   (360 words)

  
 Welkom
Welkom is South Africa's youngest city established around the gold mining industry.
Welkom is South Africa's youngest town and has been the centre of the gold fields since 1947.
Welkom has grown perhaps with a faster rate as Johannesburg, yet is proud of the fact that its traffic system of traffic circles were so well designed that they still have only a few traffic lights.
www.places.co.za /html/welkom.html   (266 words)

  
 MotoGp 2004 - Statistical Facts prior to Welkom
Welkom is one of only three circuits in this year’s calendar where Rossi has not won since the introduction of the four-stroke machines at the start of 2002; the others being Motegi and the Doha circuit in Qatar that is being used for the first time this year.
Gibernau also finished in second place at the Welkom circuit in 1999 and scored his first ever GP pole position at the South African GP in 2000.
The average age of the riders in the MotoGP class at the start of the year is 28 years and 45 weeks, 28 weeks higher than the start of last year, showing that experience is considered important in the senior class of Grand Prix racing.
www.mcnews.com.au /MotorcycleRacing2004/Motogp/rnd1_welkom/stats.htm   (1608 words)

  
 Welkom - Wikipedia
Welkom is 'n dorp in die noordelike deel van die Vrystaat, 250 km van Johannesburg.
Die dorp is gestig en ontwikkel deur die goudmyne as 'n modeldorp hoofsaaklik vir die werkers van die goudmyne in die streek.
Daar is 'n teorie dat die goudmyne eers Odendaalsrus genader het vir verdere ontwikkeling, maar nadat onderhandelinge afgebreek het, is Welkom ontwikkel.
af.wikipedia.org /wiki/Welkom   (107 words)

  
 MotoGP 2003 - Round 2 - Welkom -  Preview - Yamaha
He is hoping for a better race in Welkom this weekend and the fact that he likes the African circuit should be a help on his mission.
The Welkom circuit suits Checa's riding style as one of its defining characteristics is its lack of grip.
Welkom is not one of his favourite circuits but he thinks that the M1 will make all the difference: "I've never felt really comfortable at the Welkom circuit, I can't even explain why," explained Abe.
www.mcnews.com.au /motorcycleRacing2003/MotoGP/Rnd2/Preview_Yamaha.htm   (1859 words)

  
 MotoGP: Welkom Preview - MotorcycleUSA.com
The Phakisa Freeway, also known as Welkom, is situated in the remote Goldfields of the Free State province in South Africa.
One of the newest circuits on the MotoGP schedule it was created through government initiative in '99 to bring new employement and economic opportunities to the area.
Last year was Bridgestone's first at Welkom with the four-strokes, and they've learned a lot since then.
archives.motorcycle-usa.com /MotoGPWelkomPreview.html   (1751 words)

  
 Welkom, South Africa
Welkom, the second largest city in the Free State, is the center of the gold- and uranium-mining region in the northwest of the province (which produces around 30% of South Africa's total output of gold).
The town was founded in 1947 and laid out as a garden city.
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www.planetware.com /south-africa/welkom-saf-fs-welk.htm   (116 words)

  
 MotoGP MOVES TO WELKOM IN SUBDUED BUT RESOLUTE MOOD
Teams and riders were universally affected by the tragedy and move on to Welkom this weekend in quiet remembrance of Kato.
The 4.242km Phakisa Freeway near Welkom lies deep in the Free State Province.
I got to know Suzuka quite well in the end and Welkom will be like quite a lot of circuits this year — I’ll start riding a new track on Friday morning and then I’ll be racing on it by Sunday.
www.industrypages.com /artman/publish/Industry_News_2558.stm   (1085 words)

  
 MotoGP 2002 - Round 2 - Welkom - Preview
A close second fastest in Suzuka qualifying, his hopes of running up front in the race were dashed by foul weather and he limped home ninth, lapped by Rossi.
" I like Welkom very much, it's a good track for me and for my bike," says the former 125 and 250 champ who was second in last year's Africa's GP after harrying Rossi throughout.
After Welkom the GP circus returns to its European heartland for a series of nine races on the Continent, beginning with the Spanish GP at Jerez on May 5.
www.mcnews.com.au /MotorcycleRacing2002/GrandPrix500/Round_2/Preview_HRC.htm   (1393 words)

  
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 MARLBORO YAMAHA MEN CHASE THE WELKOM PACE
Marlboro Yamaha Team riders Max Biaggi and Carlos Checa were in fine form at sun-baked Welkom this afternoon, qualifying their YZR-M1s fourth and seventh fastest for tomorrow's Africa's Grand Prix, round two of the new-look MotoGP World Championship.
The team worked hard to make good progress from yesterday, their first day with the M1 at this bumpy and slippery circuit.
Fifth yesterday, the Italian improved his times by 1.392 seconds this afternoon, proving that he is making excellent forward progress with the set-up of his two M1s.
www.industrypages.com /artman/publish/Industry_News_722.stm   (760 words)

  
 Welkom Inn, Free State, South Africa
It is said that one could go to Welkom for a hundred holidays and have a totally different experience each time!
The proud history and heritage of the town will take you on a journey to a variety of landscapes, richly endowed with diverse cultures and peoples.
Location: Situated in the Southern Suburbs of Welkom in the heart of the Free State
www.namibweb.com /welkominn.htm   (267 words)

  
 Welkom, South Africa | Map, Time Zone
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 Welkom Travel Guide - Welkom Vacations - VirtualTourist.com
Welkom Travel Guide - Welkom Vacations - VirtualTourist.com
Home » Travel Guides » Africa » South Africa » Free State » Welkom
Plan a Welkom vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Welkom locals.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Africa/South_Africa/Free_State/Welkom-2214718/TravelGuide-Welkom.html   (240 words)

  
 Au Jardin Guest House, Welkom - Africa Stay.com
Au Jardin Guest House, Welkom - Africa Stay.com
Home : South Africa : Free State : Welkom : Au Jardin Guest House
An upmarket guest house providing guests with luxurious en suite rooms including satellite TV, air-conditioning, electric blankets, coffee/tea facilities, ice jugs and heaters.
www.africastay.com /au-jardin-guest-house.html   (112 words)

  
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 Welkom Accommodation | Accommodation Welkom, 1 Accommodation Establishments in Welkom
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It is being said that one could come to Welkom for a hundred holidays and have a totally different experience each time!
Location - Welkom, Transgariep and Goldfields, Free State, South Africa
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