Miss Germany is Miss Europe

AFP reports that dark-haired Miss Germany, Shahrivar Shermine, a 22-year-old of Iranian origin won the title of Miss Europe 2005 in Paris. The beauty queen, who has just finished her university studies, speaks German, Persian, English and French. Her hobbies are swimming and horse-riding. Among the judges of the contest, beamed live to more than 50 countries, were singer Charles Aznavour and couturier Paco Rabanne. The other finalists were Miss Armenia, Miss France, Miss Slovakia and Miss England. [photo: Eric Feferberg - AFP]