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Exposition Internationale d'Anvers (1894)

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Exposition Internationale d'Anvers (1894)

Exposition Internationale d'Anvers was a World's Fair held in Antwerp, Belgium between 5 May and 5 November in 1894.

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It covered 65.5 acres (265,000 m2), attracted 3 million visits and made a profit

Participating Nations

There were several participating nations: Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, China, Congo, Denmark, Spain, United States, United Kingdom, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Persia, Portugal, Kingdom of Romania, Russia, South African Republic, Switzerland and the Ottoman Empire.

There was also a joint presence from Sweden and Norway.

As well as Netherlands itself there were presentations of the Dutch East Indies including Java, parts of Sumatra and Madura.

Fair officials

The Count Hippolyte d'Ursel was the Commissioner General and the Count of Pret Roose of Calesburg the President of the Executive Committee

References

Exposition Internationale d'Anvers (1894) Wikipedia