- Miss World Continental Groups
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The following is a list of countries that participate in Miss World and their countinental groups. Also listed are the women who have won a Miss World Continental Queen of Beauty title in the past ten years.
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Current Continental Groups
Africa
Countries and territories in Continental Africa are:
Miss World Africa Titleholders
Year Winner Represented Placement at MW 2011 Bokang Montjane South Africa Top 7 finalist 2010 Emma Wareus Botswana 1st runner-up 2009 Tatum Keshwar South Africa 2nd runner-up 2008 Brigith dos Santos Angola Top 5 finalist 2007 Micaela Reis Angola 1st runner-up 2006 Stiviandra Oliveira Angola Top 6 finalist 2005 Nancy Sumari Tanzania Top 6 finalist 2004 Anita Uwagbale Nigeria Top 15 semifinalist 2003 Hayat Ahmed Mohammed Ethiopia Top 20 semifinalist 2002 Chinenye Ochuba Nigeria Top 10 finalist 2001 Agbani Darego Nigeria Miss World 2001 2000 Yolanda Masinde Kenya Top 10 semifinalist 1999 Sonia Raciti South Africa 2nd runner-up 1998 Kerishnie Naicker South Africa Top 5 finalist 1997 Jessica Motaung South Africa 2nd runner-up 1996 Peggy-Sue Khumalo South Africa Top 10 semifinalist 1995 Bernelee Daniell South Africa Top 10 semifinalist 1994 Basetsane Makgalemele South Africa Top 5 finalist 1993 Palesa Mofokeng South Africa 1st runner-up 1992 Amy Kleinhans South Africa Top 5 finalist 1991 Diana Tilden-Davis South Africa 2nd runner-up 1990 Aisha Lieberg Kenya — 1989 Jeanne-Françoise Clement Mauritius Top 10 semifinalist 1988 Dianna Naylor Kenya — 1987 Mary Ngazi Bienoseh Nigeria Top 12 semifinalist 1986 Ilana Faye Lapidos Swaziland Top 15 semifinalist 1985 Kayonga Mureka Tete Zaire Top 15 semifinalist 1984 Khadija Adam Ismail Kenya Top 15 semifinalist 1983 Annie Broderick Liberia — 1982 Caroline Murinda Zimbabwe Top 15 semifinalist 1981 Juliet Nyathi Zimbabwe Top 15 semifinalist
Americas
From 1981 to 1988, the Caribbean was considered part of the Americas. Since 1989, they were split into two blocs. This is the list of countries and territories that are included in Continental Americas nowadays:
Miss World Americas Titleholders
Year Winner Represented Placement at MW 2011 Ivian Sarcos Venezuela Miss World 2011 2010 Alexandria Mills United States Miss World 2010 2009 Perla Beltrán Mexico 1st runner-up 2008 Hannelly Quintero Venezuela Top 15 semifinalist 2007 Carolina Morán Mexico 2nd runner-up 2006 Jane Borges Brazil Top 6 finalist 2005 Dafne Molina Mexico 1st runner-up 2004 María Julia Mantilla Peru Miss World 2004 2003 Nazanin Afshin-Jam Canada 1st runner-up 2002 Natalia Peralta Colombia 1st runner-up 2001 Ligia Argüello Nicaragua Top 5 finalist 2000 Katja Thomsen Uruguay Top 5 finalist 1999 Martina Thorogood Venezuela 1st runner-up 1998 Daniella Campos Chile Top 10 semifinalist 1997 Sallie Toussaint United States Top 10 semifinalist 1996 Carolina Arango Colombia 1st runner-up 1995 Jacqueline Aguilera Venezuela Miss World 1995 1994 Irene Ferreira Venezuela 2nd runner-up 1993 Mónica Lei Venezuela Top 5 finalist 1992 Francis Gago Venezuela 2nd runner-up 1991 Ninibeth Leal Venezuela Miss World 1991 1990 Gina Tolleson United States Miss World 1990 1989 Leanne Caputo Canada 1st runner-up 1988 Emma Rabbe Venezuela 3rd runner-up 1987 Albany Lozada Venezuela 1st runner-up 1986 Giselle Laronde Trinidad and Tobago Miss World 1986 1985 Brenda Denton United States 2nd runner-up 1984 Astrid Carolina Herrera Venezuela Miss World 1984 1983 Rocío Luna Colombia 1st runner-up 1982 Mariasela Álvarez Dominican Republic Miss World 1982 1981 Pilín León Venezuela Miss World 1981
Asia & Oceania
Since 1990, Asia and Oceania are grouped together as one single continent. In 2005 and 2006, the name used for this region was Asia-Pacific. This is the list of countries and territories that are included in Continental Asia & Oceania:
Miss World Asia & Oceania Titleholders
Year Winner Represented Placement at MW 2011 Gwendoline Ruais Philippines 1st runner-up 2010 Tang Xiao China 4th runner-up 2009 Kim Joo-ri Korea Top 16 semifinalist 2008 Parvathy Omanakuttan India 1st runner-up 2007 Zhang Zilin China Miss World 2007 2006 Sabrina Houssami Australia 2nd runner-up 2005 Oh Eun-young Korea Top 6 finalist 2004 Maria Karla Bautista Philippines 4th runner-up 2003 Guan Qi China 2nd runner-up 2002 Wu Yingna China 4th runner-up 2001 Li Bing China Top 5 finalist 2000 Priyanka Chopra India Miss World 2000 1999 Yukta Mookhey India Miss World 1999 1998 Lina Teoh Malaysia 2nd runner-up 1997 Diana Hayden India Miss World 1997 1996 Rani Jeyraj India Top 5 finalist 1995 Choi Yoon-young Korea Top 5 finalist 1994 Aishwarya Rai India Miss World 1994 1993 Ruffa Gutierrez Philippines 2nd runner-up 1992 Metinee Kingpayome Thailand — 1991 Leanne Buckle Australia 1st runner-up 1990 Adele Kenny New Zealand Top 5 finalist
Caribbean
This is the list of countries and territories that are included in Continental Caribbean since 1989:
Miss World Caribbean Titleholders
Year Winner Represented Placement at MW 2011 Amanda Vilanova Puerto Rico 2nd runner-up 2010 Aiasha Gustave Saint Lucia Top 25 semifinalist 2009 Leah Marville Barbados — 2008 Gabrielle Walcott Trinidad and Tobago 2nd runner-up 2007 Valene Maharaj Trinidad and Tobago Top 5 finalist 2006 Sara Lawrence Jamaica Top 6 finalist 2005 Ingrid Rivera Puerto Rico 2nd runner-up 2004 Claudia Cruz Dominican Republic 1st runner-up 2003 Jade Fulford Jamaica Top 20 semifinalist 2002 Rachelle Oduber Aruba Top 20 semifinalist 2001 Zizi Lee Aruba 1st runner-up 2000 Jozaine Wall Curaçao — 1999 Desiree Depass Jamaica — 1998 Christine Straw Jamaica Top 10 semifinalist 1997 Michelle Moodie Jamaica — 1996 Afranina Henríquez Aruba Top 10 semifinalist 1995 Michelle Khan Trinidad and Tobago 2nd runner-up 1994 Anita Lilly Bush Cayman Islands — 1993 Lisa Hanna Jamaica Miss World 1993 1992 Jody Weech Bahamas Top 10 semifinalist 1991 Sandra Foster Jamaica Top 5 finalist 1990 Erica Aquart Jamaica Top 10 semifinalist 1989 Vania Thomas American Virgin Islands Top 10 semifinalist
Europe
This is the list of countries and territories in Continental Europe:
Miss World Europe Titleholders
Year Winner Represented Placement at MW 2011 Alize Lily Mounter England Top 7 finalist 2010 Emma Britt Waldron Ireland 3rd runner-up 2009 Kaiane Aldorino Gibraltar Miss World 2009 2008 Ksenia Sukhinova Russia Miss World 2008 2007 Annie Oliv Sweden Top 5 finalist 2006 Taťána Kuchařová Czech Republic Miss World 2006 2005 Unnur Birna Vilhjálmsdóttir Iceland Miss World 2005 2004 Katarzyna Borowicz Poland Top 5 finalist 2003 Rosanna Davison Ireland Miss World 2003 2002 Azra Akın Turkey Miss World 2002 2001 Juliet-Jane Horne Scotland 2nd runner-up 2000 Giorgia Palmas Italy 1st runner-up 1999 Jenny Chervoney Israel Top 5 finalist 1998 Linor Abargil Israel Miss World 1998 1997 Çağla Şikel Turkey Top 5 finalist 1996 Irene Skliva Greece Miss World 1996 1995 Anica Martinović Croatia 1st runner-up 1994 Branka Bebić Croatia Top 5 finalist 1993 Fani Čapalija Croatia Top 5 finalist 1992 Julia Kourotchkina Russia Miss World 1992 1991 Dilek Koruyan Turkey Top 10 semifinalist 1990 Siobhan McClafferty Ireland 1st runner-up 1989 Aneta Kręglicka Poland Miss World 1989 1988 Linda Pétursdóttir Iceland Miss World 1988 1987 Ulla Weigerstorfer Austria Miss World 1987 1986 Pia Rosenberg Larsen Denmark 1st runner-up 1985 Hólmfríður Karlsdóttir Iceland Miss World 1985 1984 Vivienne Rooke United Kingdom 4th runner-up 1983 Sarah-Jane Hutt United Kingdom Miss World 1983 1982 Sari Aspholm Finland 1st runner-up 1981 Michelle Donnelly United Kingdom Top 7 finalist Former Continental Groups
Asia
From 1981 to 1989, Asia was not grouped with Oceania. This is the list of countries and territories that were included in Continental Asia:
Miss World Asia Titleholders
Year Winner Represented Placement at MW 1989 Prathumrat Woramali Thailand Top 5 finalist 1988 Choi Yeon-hee Korea 1st runner-up 1987 Pauline Yeung Hong Kong Top 12 semifinalist 1986 Sherry Rose Byrne Philippines Top 15 semifinalist 1985 Maja Wechtenhaim Israel Top 7 finalist 1984 Iris Louk Israel Top 15 semifinalist 1983 Yi'fat Schechter Israel Top 15 semifinalist 1982 Sara-Jane Areza Philippines Top 15 semifinalist 1981 Naomi Kishi Japan Top 15 semifinalist
Oceania
This is the list of countries and territories that were included in Continental Oceania from 1981 to 1989:
Miss World Oceania Titleholders
Year Winner Represented Placement at MW 1989 Natalie McCurry Australia Top 10 semifinalist 1988 Catherine Bushell Australia Top 10 semifinalist 1987 Francel Caracol Guam Top 12 semifinalist 1986 Lynda Marie McManus New Zealand 3rd runner-up 1985 Sheri Burrow New Zealand Top 15 semifinalist 1984 Lou-Anne Ronchi Australia 2nd runner-up 1983 Tanya Bowe Australia — 1982 Catherine Morris Australia Top 15 semifinalist 1981 Melissa Hannan Australia Top 7 finalist
Northern Europe
In 2005 and 2006, Europe was divided into two blocs: Northern Europe and Southern Europe. This is the list of countries and territories that were included in Continental Northern Europe:
Miss World Northern Europe Titleholders
Year Winner Represented Placement at MW 2005 Unnur Birna Vilhjálmsdóttir Iceland Miss World 2005 2006 Taťána Kuchařová Czech Republic Miss World 2006
Southern Europe
This is the list of countries and territories that were included in Continental Southern Europe in 2005 and 2006:
Miss World Southern Europe Titleholders
Year Winner Represented Placement at MW 2005 Sofia Bruscoli Italy Top 6 finalist 2006 Ioana Valentina Boitor Romania 1st runner-up 1 Israel and Lebanon, countries located in the Mediterranean, were designated as members of Continental Asia from 1981 to 1989. Since 1990, they participate as part of Continental Europe.
2 Eurasian countries Turkey, Russia, Georgia and Kazakhstan are designated as part of Continental Europe.
3 Montenegro and Serbia competed for the last time as one country in 2005 (as Serbia & Montenegro).
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