The tiny state of San Marino is poised to take a great leap when it takes part in the Eurovision Song Contest for the very first time. The Appenine country surrounded entirely by Italy - population 31,000, popular exports stamps and coins - is pinning its hopes on five-piece band Miodio to make a musical impression with their song Complice. So why has the small republic, said to be the world's oldest, decided to join the Eurovision family?
The tiny state of San Marino is poised to take a great leap when it takes part in the Eurovision Song Contest for the very first time.
The Appenine country surrounded entirely by Italy - population 31,000, popular exports stamps and coins - is pinning its hopes on five-piece band Miodio to make a musical impression with their song Complice.
So why has the small republic, said to be the world's oldest, decided to join the Eurovision family?
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