Miss World 2006, the 56th edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 30 September 2006 at the Sala Kongresowa, the main 2,897-seat auditorium of the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, Poland. It was the first time ever that the pageant was held in the Continental Europe and a European city other than London, United Kingdom, having previously been held there in 2002 after the Nigeria Controversy. The pageant officially concluded after Taťána Kuchařová from the Czech Republic was crowned Miss World 2006 by outgoing titleholder Unnur Birna Vilhjálmsdóttir of Iceland. A total of 104 countries competed in the pageant, the 12th largest number behind 2013 (127) 2014 (121), 2012 (116), 2010 (115), 2015 (114), 2011 (113), 2009 (112), 2008 (109), 2004 (107), and 2007 and 2003 (both 106). All contestants were divided in six regional groups: Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Caribbean, Northern Europe and Southern Europe. Gdynia was the host of the Beach Beauty contest, Giżycko hosted the Miss Sports contest and Wrocław hosted the Miss Talent competition. The fourth event was Beauty with a Purpose. This is the first time the Czech Republic won the title of Miss World. Results Placements Continental Queens of Beauty Special awards Best World Dress Designer Challenge Events Fast Track Events During the month of September four competitions were held from which the winner of each was fast tracked into the semi-finals. Beach Beauty was selected on 7 September in the city of Gdynia. Miss Sports was held on 12 September in the city of Gizycko and the Miss Talent contest was celebrated on 20 September at Wrocław. The Beauty with a Purpose winner was announced on 30 September during the final telecast. Beach Beauty Miss Sports Miss Talent Beauty with a Purpose Judges Julia Morley – Chairwoman of the Miss World Organization Aneta Kreglicka – Miss World 1989 from Poland Denise van Outen – Actress and TV presenter Karan Johar – Leading Indian director known worldwide for his award-winning movies Kelly Holmes – British multiple Olympic gold medalist Krish Naidoo – Miss World International Ambassador Louis Walsh – Irish entertainment manager behind some of the world's leading pop acts Mike Dixon – West End and Broadway award-winner musical director Wilnelia Merced – Miss World 1975 from Puerto Rico Contestants 104 contestants competed for the title. Notes Withdrawals – Miss Egypt 2006, Fawzia Mohamed had visa problems. - Miss World