Expo '98 was a World's Fair held at Parque das Nações (Park of the Nations) in Lisbon, Portugal from May 22 to September 30, 1998. The theme of the fair was "The Oceans: A Heritage for the Future." This in part commemorated 500 years of Portuguese exploration and discovery. The fair received about 11 million visitors in its 132 days. 146 countries and 14 international organizations participated. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Worlds Fair is the generic name for various large expositions held since the mid 19th century. ... District Lisbon Mayor - Party Pedro Santana Lopes PSD Area 84. ... May 22 is the 142nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (143rd in leap years). ... September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 92 days remaining, as the final day of September. ... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Exploration is the act of searching or traveling for the purpose of discovery, e. ... Discovery may refer to: discovery (observation), observing or finding something unknown to ones culture discovery (law), a process in courts of law Discovery (1602 ship) one of several ships named RRS Discovery one of several ships named HMS Discovery Space Shuttle Discovery Discovery One, a fictional space craft from...
In the welcoming words of the Portuguese Prime Minister, Antonio Guterres, "Expo98 is thus also a universal invitation to join efforts, knowledge and experiences, which are fundamental for the protection and economic exploitation of the oceans.
Expo98 is a magnificent vessel anchored in the Tagus, which generously invites you to discover the wonders of the oceans, of land, urban and rural areas, and specific and technological highways of the future.
The Oceans Pavilion is one of the emblems of the Expo98.
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