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Now that the festival has closed, Sziget's international reach is clear: this year's event was represented by 112 countries across six continents, with foreign visitors making up close to 50% of the crowd.
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According to organisers, visitors came to Ă“budai-sziget from 112 countries, with foreigners making up close to 50% of the audience.
This international mix makes the festival one of Budapest's most important cultural and tourism export products.
Now that the festival has closed, Sziget's international reach is clear: this year's event was represented by 112 countries across six continents, with foreign visitors making up close to 50% of the crowd.
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