The numbers of countries and international organizations that have confirmed their participation at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo totaled 63 yesterday. Shanghai has accomplished about one third of its goal in less than 5 months after the official invitations were sent.

One of Shanghai's goals is to attract 200 countries and international organizations to attend the 2010 expo.

Most of the countries and international organizations expressed a positive attitude after receiving the invitation letters. Among the 57 countries that have confirmed their participation, 22 are from Africa, 4 from America, 15 from Asia, 5 from Oceania and 11 from Europe.

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