The most exciting music competition has commenced with the final country revealing its song! A total of 43 countries will compete in Lisbon this year in order to succeed Salvador Sobral, the winner of Eurovision Song Contest 2017. The country that wins will have the opportunity to host next year's competition (But in the case of an Australian win, it is still going to be held in mainland Europe) and to showcase its culture for one week.
The Eurovision Song Contest will be divided into two semifinals which will be held on Tuesday May 8, and Thursday May 10. The top 10 countries that win their semifinal will compete in the Grand Final on Saturday, May 12 along with the host country Portugal, and the BIG 5 (countries that contribute the most) Spain, Italy, United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Without further ado, here are the 43 competing entries who will vie to succeed Salvador Sobral and his tender song "Amar Pelos Dois"
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Semifinal 1
Albania
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Armenia
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Austria
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Azerbaijan
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Belarus
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Belgium
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Bulgaria
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Croatia
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Cyprus
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Czech Republic
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Estonia
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Finland
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Greece
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Iceland
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Ireland
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Israel
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Lithuania
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Macedonia
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Switzerland
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Semifinal 2
Australia
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Denmark
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Georgia
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Hungary
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Latvia
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Malta
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Moldova
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Montenegro
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Netherlands
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Norway
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Poland
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Romania
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Russia
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San Marino
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Serbia
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Slovenia
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Sweden
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Ukraine
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GRAND FINAL
BIG 5 (THE FIVE COUNTRIES THAT CONTRIBUTE THE MOST)
France
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Germany
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Italy
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Spain
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United Kingdom
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... AND THE HOST COUNTRY PORTUGAL!!!!
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