Retroland

Retroland is a new country on the planet of Natia, and was founded by Michelangelo the 29th of May, 2011. It will eventually be put into the Nation Song Contest waiting list, in order to participate. While waiting it's confirmed that the country will participate in the spinoff edition called Nation Song Contest Willing List Spin-off 1.

Despite being founded today, Retroland lives in a time capsule from yesterday. Everything is a reminder of the past - the culture, fashion, cars etc. And this way of living is highly affecting the country. Not only the culture or the fashion, but also the relationship with the rest of the world. People from all over the planet travel here, to study and learn more about the past. There is, for instance, a large world famous university in the city of Buckington - the capital of Retroland for this purpose, where many of the world's most experienced history professors can be found.

Many tourists also come here to experience the past. While it's the perfect place for the elders of Natia to remember the good old days - and feel young again, many young people can be seen here as well. There are lots of ways to spend the vacation. If you want shopping and live concerts, St. Elmo is the city you should visit. There are many shops and malls that can offer many old products hard to find anywhere else these days. And the music from yesterday can be heard daily - on the radio, but also on various of concerts arranged here.

Facts about Retroland
Cities: There are two cities known in Retroland; Buckington and St. Elmo. Buckington is the capital and the biggest city of the country. Half the country's population lives here. This is where you find the airport and the world famous university. St. Elmo is a small tourist city in the mountains, where a lot of the tourists who wants to shop and listen to concerts travel. The country's finest hotel can also be found here.

Currency: The currency used in Retroland is called Retrolandian Dollars.

Languages: The two main languages in Retroland are English and Swedish. Most of the population can speak both fluently, and use both of them.

Retroland in Nation Song Contest
Retroland's first contact with Nation Song Contest was the 1st of June, 2011 - when the country broadcasted the 68th edition of the contest. It was staged in Zaprya at the time. While waiting to take part of the actual contest, it is confirmed that Retroland will take part for the first time - in a spinoff edition called Nation Song Contest Willing List Spin-off 1. It will be held in Golem, Neajlovia in the 11th to 20th of June.