The exhibition "Expo 2008" in Zaragoza, Spain

In Spain in Zaragoza (Zaragoza), located in the Spanish autonomous region of Aragon, opened an international exhibition «Expo 2008» (Expo 2008), which deals with the problem of water shortage in the planete.Na 3 months 105 countries will acquaint visitors (expected to more than 6 million) with their culture, way of life, flora and fauna.

On the area of ​​25 hectares of the World Exhibition "Expo 2008" grew huge pavilions that with all the diversity of forms united by one theme: water and long-term development prospects.

02 Pavilion bridge over the river Ebro, designed by architect Zaha Hadid (Zaha Hadid).





03 The exhibition housed in the bend of the river Ebro, in the area called "Ranilyas" 25 hectares.



04 The opening ceremony was held at the Palais des Congrès exhibition.



05 The photograph captures Portuguese President Anibal Antonio Cavaco Silva (Aníbal António Cavaco Silva) in the pavilion of the country.



06 The first visitors in the Spanish pavilion.



07 Installation in the pavilion France



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13 Water appears before the World Expo visitors in all its states.



14 Waterfall in the Japan Pavilion.



15 Documentary films, interactive exhibits, shows, that will take place during the day and at night, the water present in an unusual quality.



16 The opening ceremony of the World Exhibition "Expo 2008" ended with a grand firework display. (Photo: Reuters / AP / AFP / EPA / Stern Magazine)

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