Twenty-two-year-old Miss Venezuela Dayana Mendoza (on right in the photo) was crowned Miss Universe 2008 in Nha Trang, Vietnam on Sunday. Why is this geography news? Well, four of the final five contestants in the Miss Universe competition were from Latin America (Colombia, Dominican Republic, and Mexico; Miss Russia was also in the top five). 80 countries and territories competed in the event. (Photo: Getty Images)7/15/08 Update: The FP Passport Blog reports on the success of Miss Kosovo at the Miss Universe competition. She successfully made it to the final ten contestants, an impressive showing for the world's newest country!
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I did not even realise this event still took place!
Dayana A beautiful Venezuellan Angel added to the beauty of the “Angel Waterfalls” of Venezuella.
Sami Alamuddin
Latin American women have been finalists in the Miss Universe for quite some time now. I have notice countries like Germany and other European countries have sent brunette representatives instead of the usual blondes. I might be wrong, but I sense it this way.
I always enjoy watching Miss Universe. Recent competitors actually have more to offer than good looks.