120 contestants will represent their countries in this year's miss world contest. The grand final will take place in London on 14 December.
Here are some of their photos:
This year's contestants meet the current Miss World
Representing the UK and Ireland: From left, Miss England Carina Tyrrell, Miss Northern Ireland Rebekah Shirley, Miss Scotland Ellie McKeating, Miss Wales Alice Ford and Miss Ireland Jessica Hayes
Alice Ford (right), pictured here with Miss England (left) and the current Miss World
Miss Scotland, Ellie McKeating
Miss Canada Annora Bourgeault
Miss Australia Courtney Thorpe
Miss Australia
Miss USA Elizabeth Safrit
Miss Russia, Anastasia
Awien is representing South Sudan
All the contestants