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pageant, held at the Cerromar Beach Hotel in

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on 29 July 1972. It was the first edition to be held outside the

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. At the end of the event,

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Marisol Malaret crowned Kerry Anne Wells of Australia as Miss Universe 1972. It is the first victory of Australia in the pageant's history. Georgina Rizk of

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, was not allowed to crown her successor due to government restrictions because of fears of a terrorist attack. Contestants from sixty-one countries and territories participated in this year's pageant. The pageant was hosted by

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in his sixth consecutive year, while Helen O'Connell provided commentary and analysis throughout the event.

Selection of participants

Debuts, returns, and, withdrawals

This edition saw the debut of Iraq and the return of Chile, Denmark, El Salvador, Hong Kong and Paraguay: El Salvador, which last competed in

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and Chile, Denmark, Hong Kong and Paraguay in

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. Lebanon, Nicaragua, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago and Tunisia, withdrew from the competition.

Results

Placements

Contestants

Sixty-one contestants competed for the title.

Notes

References

External links

Miss Universe official website
{{Miss Universe 1972 delegates

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