This Saturday, November 18, the 72st Miss Universe competition will take place at the Adolfo Pineda de San Salvador center in El Salvador.

The event will feature nearly 90 women from around the world vying for the position of Miss Universe, through the process of personal statements, in-depth interviews, and various categories, including evening gowns and swimwear.

The evening will end with the 71th Miss Universe, R'Bonney Gabriel, handing over the crown to her successor.

What you should know about Miss Universe

It is a contest founded in 1952 in the United States, which became popular due to its reach through television broadcasts and audience interest.

Ownership of the competition has been passed through several proprietors including the Trump brand.

As Infobae points out, the concept of the beauty pageant is to be inclusive, celebrating the presence of women in all cultures and environments. The competition is focused on empowering women, directing them on their path to success, as well as challenging them to fulfil their dreams through enriching experiences.

But in addition to Miss Universe, another important beauty pageant is Miss World.

What is Miss World?

It is a competition that is widely accepted in Europe and Asia. The contest was founded in 1951 by a British family named Morley. unlike the Miss Universe pageant, the ownership of the Miss World competition has remained constant according to Infobae.

One of the main characteristics is the profile of its candidates, who must be associated with the objectives of the organization, which stands out for its social commitment. The contest is defined by how the applicants expose their role in society explaining what their objectives are and how to achieve it while improving the communities they serve.

Miss Universe vs Miss World, which has the greatest impact?

Both contests are considered important. In the case of Miss Universe, it is very popular in Latin America, the United States, Canada, the Philippines, and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. While the Miss World pageant is better known in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the English-speaking Caribbean.

To be the winner of Miss Universe, you must be between 18 and 27 years old, while Miss World must be between 17 and 24.

There are no restrictions for the participants in terms of competing in both contests and there are even cases where they have done so during the same year's editions.

There have also been cases where the losers from one contest won the other. Like in 2001 when Miss Universe semi-finalist Agbani Darego from Nigeria, won Miss World that same year.