IAPLC 2015 applications

Announcement of the total number of contest entries!

Launched in 2001, the International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest (IAPLC) celebrates its 15th Anniversary, this year. The numbers of contestants and participating countries are growing with each passing year, and now this year, we received record-breaking 2,545 entries from 69 countries and regions, which is a remarkable accomplishment highlighting the 15th IAPLC.

Currently, entries are going through the evaluation process conducted by the IAPLC judges. Each individual’s contest result is scheduled to be sent out by post in early to mid-August. The top finalists and the final result will be announced in a special USTREAM broadcasting program on Sunday, August 30.

Total number of entries for the IAPLC 2015

2,545 applications from 69 countries and areas.

Countries and Areas	Applications
Japan	661
China	498
India	354
Indonesia	131
Spain	95
Bangladesh	78
Brazil	46
Hungary	44
Italy	44
Taiwan	44
Malaysia	43
Poland	36
Germany	35
Hong Kong	33
Thailand	28
Portugal	27
France	25
Russia	23
Vietnam	21
Iran	20
Singapore	20
Turkey	20
Korea	19
Nepal	19
Mexico	17
Czech Republic	16
United States	13
Australia	10
Philippines	9
Ukraine	9
United Kingdom	9
Lithuania	8
Romania	8
South Africa	8
Morocco	7
Macau	6
Netherlands	5
Croatia	4
Reunion	4
Chile	3
Kazakhstan	3
Mauritius	3
Norway	3
Argentina	2
Austria	2
Belarus	2
Belgium	2
Bosnia-Hercegovina	2
Canada	2
Greece	2
Jordan	2
Serbia	2
Slovakia	2
Azerbaijan	1
Bulgaria	1
Cambodia	1
Denmark	1
Estonia	1
Ireland	1
Israel	1
Latvia	1
Macedonia	1
Moldova	1
Peru	1
Puerto Rico	1
Saudi Arabia	1
Sri Lanka	1
Sweden	1
Switzerland	1