The 2008 U.S. Democratic National Convention will kick off on Monday in Denver, Colorado, where Illinois Senator Barack Obama and Delaware Senator Joe Biden will be nominated as the party's presidential and vice presidential candidates respectively.
The following are some numbers about the convention, provided by the host committee:
-- 75,000 individuals to witness Obama's acceptance speech;
-- 26,000 volunteers to support the convention-related activities;
-- 15,000 local, national and international members of the media attending the convention;
-- 4,440 delegates credentialed for the convention;
-- 503 delegates from California, the largest delegation at the convention;
-- 300 foreign dignitaries invited to the convention;
-- 134 countries represented by media organizations at the convention;
-- 100 years since Denver hosted its first Democratic National convention;
-- 91 as the age of the oldest delegate;
-- 17 as the age of the youngest delegate.
Source: Xinhua
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