Historical Significance
- Brazil won its second Miss Earth crown since Priscilla Meirelles won in 2004.
- Venezuela and Spain both claimed Miss Water and Miss Fire titles since both countries did in 2007.
- Brazil and Philippines were also placed in top four in the previous year.
- Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, Spain, and Venezuela were also placed in top eight in the previous year.
- Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, and Venezuela were also placed in the previous year.
- Czech Republic missed its first ever cut, having been placed four consecutive times.
- Venezuela placed for the fifth consecutive time.
- Spain placed for the fourth consecutive time.
- Thailand placed for the third consecutive time.
- Philippines finished its highest (Miss Air) since Karla Henry won in 2008.
- Poland finished its highest (top 8) since it finished Miss Water in 2005.
- Paraguay finished its highest (top 16) since it finished Miss Fire in 2004.
- Martinique finished its highest (top 8) since it finished Miss Air in 2004.
- Northern Ireland, Singapore placed for the first time.
- Georgia, India, Martinique, South Africa last placed in 2007.
- France last placed in 2006.
- Paraguay last placed in 2005.
- Czech Republic won Miss Photogenic award for the first time. Since this year, the award has been voted by the public online.
- Philippines won both Best in Swimsuit and Best in Long Gown awards, the first time since Venezuela in 2007.
- Switzerland won Miss Friendship award for the first time.
- Tanzania won Best in National Costume award for the first time.
- South Sudan representative Aheu Deng is 6 feet 5 inches (195.5 cm) tall, the tallest documented beauty queen to take part in an international grandslam beauty pageant.
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