Last updated: 16th March 2010, 14:46 GMT

The Shanghai Expo will be the biggest world fair of all time.The Shanghai Expo will be the biggest world fair of all time.

Shanghai Expo 2010: a world showcase

Even though all the countries participating in the Shanghai World Expo have been affected by the financial crisis, this year's event will be the biggest in the history of World Fairs. Starting from May, close to 200 countries will once again try to convince Expo-goers in all possible ways that they are worth the attention of both tourists and investors.

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