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174. Eurovision part 1
The Allusionist
The Definition of Europe
Europe is defined according to the technical area known as the European Broadcasting Area. North Africa needed to be included there so that its radio frequencies wouldn't interfere with those of Spain, Italy or Malta. So it was completely a technical definition. But why Australia, you might ask, because even with the stretchiest of technical definitions, Australia is not in Europe. In 2015 Australia was invited to compete as a special guest because the song contest is such a popular TV event there. And the special guest has stuck around and competed nearly every year since.
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