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title: "World's Fair at Paris"
year: 1889
country: "France"
canonical: "https://recap.at/1889/paris-world-fair-1889"
slug: "paris-world-fair-1889"
recapType: "global_event"
startDate: "1889-01-01"
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# World's Fair at Paris

> The Exposition Universelle introduced the Eiffel Tower and showcased industrial modernity to millions, defining international exhibition standards.

## Summary

A world's fair, also known as a universal exhibition, is a large global exhibition designed to showcase the achievements of nations. These exhibitions vary in character and are held in different parts of the world at a specific site for a period of time, typically between three and six months.

## Sources

- [World's fair](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World's_fair) - Wikipedia

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