Miss Universe 1995 was the 44th Miss Universe pageant, held on 12 May 1995 at the Windhoek Country Club Resort in

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. Chelsi Smith of the

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was crowned by

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at the end of the event. Eighty-two contestants competed in this year. This marks the first and so far only time the pageant has been held in

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Results

Placements

Special awards

Contestants

Eighty-two contestants competed for the title.

Notes

References

External links

Miss Universe official website
{{Miss Universe 1995 delegates

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