As the allocation draw for the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 has just been completed, here is confirmation of the draw and some statistics for you.
Semifinal 1 – First half
Greece
FYR Macedonia
Estonia
The Netherlands
Moldova
Finland
Belgium
Armenia
Semifinal 1 – Second half
Serbia
Denmark
Belarus
Romania
Russia
Albania
Georgia
Hungary
Greece, Russia and Romania all have 100% qualification records. Spain, Austria and France will broadcast and vote in Semifinal 1.
Semifinal 2 – First half
Norway
Ireland
Czech Republic
Lithuania
San Marino
Malta
Portugal
Montenegro
Semifinal 2 – Second half
Switzerland
Azerbaijan
Slovenia
Latvia
Poland
Iceland
Israel
Cyprus
Sweden
Azerbaijan is the only country in Semifinal 2 with a 100% qualification record. However, since the current system was implemented in 2010, Iceland have a 100% record of qualifying whereas Latvia and the Czech Republic have never qualified under this system. Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom will broadcast and vote in Semifinal 2.
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