October 11, 2026

Miss Egypt World 2001, Sally Shaheen, withdrew from Miss World 2001 after the September 11 attacks due to Middle East instability. The pageant itself, the 51st edition, was held on 16 November 2001 at the Super Bowl of Sun City Entertainment Centre. In which country did that pageant take place?

A Taiwan
B Paraguay
C South Africa
D India

Egypt and South Africa were both tied to Miss World 2001. Miss Egypt World 2001 withdrew because of Middle East instability after September 11, and the 51st Miss World pageant took place in Sun City, South Africa on 16 November 2001.

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