World Expo 1958

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:World_Expo
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Modernist
gptkbp:area 123 hectares
gptkbp:art_installations Various art installations displayed
gptkbp:attendance Highest attendance for an expo at that time
gptkbp:closing_ceremony October 19, 1958
gptkbp:closing_date October 19, 1958
gptkbp:collectibility Commemorative items sold
gptkbp:cultural_diversity Celebrated cultural diversity
gptkbp:cultural_exchange Promoted international cooperation
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced future expos
gptkbp:economic_impact Boosted local economy
gptkbp:educational_programs Workshops and seminars
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives Promoted awareness of global issues
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:exhibition
gptkbp:exhibitions Continued exhibitions in the Atomium
gptkbp:exhibitor 80 countries
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked a new era for international exhibitions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label World Expo 1958
gptkbp:legacy Inspiration for future world fairs
gptkbp:location gptkb:Brussels,_Belgium
gptkbp:major_attraction gptkb:Atomium
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive international media coverage
gptkbp:notable_exhibitions Space Age technology
Cultural displays from various countries
gptkbp:notable_performances Live performances from various countries
gptkbp:notable_visitor gptkb:King_Baudouin_of_Belgium
gptkb:Queen_Fabiola_of_Belgium
Various heads of state
gptkbp:official_website https://www.expo58.org
gptkbp:opening_ceremony April 17, 1958
gptkbp:opening_date April 17, 1958
gptkbp:participating_nations Countries from all continents participated.
gptkbp:pavilion gptkb:United_States_Pavilion
gptkb:Soviet_Pavilion
gptkb:Atomium
Unique architectural features
Innovative and futuristic designs
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:World_Expo_1958
gptkbp:significance First major international exposition after World War II
gptkbp:slogan A World View -A New Humanism
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:World_Expo_1960
gptkbp:technology Showcased advancements in technology
gptkbp:theme A World View -A New Humanism
gptkbp:transportation Improved public transport in Brussels
gptkbp:visitors over 42 million
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gare_du_Midi
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4