Griffin Empire in the Nation Song Contest

Griffin Empire (Griffin: Griffiniskaja Dyctyonaryty ; Old Griffin: Grýfýnýšk Dyktyönąřïlėht ), is a Northern Norigin country whose territory consists of 7 principalities. It is unitary parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy with its capital in Kralingslæting, the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial centre. Other major urban areas include Hermýn, Mare Incatato, Göldtsit, Nýtdainsk, Pyetsit and Tevs. Griffin has long been a global centre of art, science, and philosophy. It hosts the world's fifth-largest number of Protected Natian Heritage Sites and is the leading tourist destination, receiving around 83 million foreign visitors annually (138 millions of nights if the nights spent by non-residents tourist are included). Griffin Empire is a developed country with one of the largest Natian economies by nominal GDP as well as by PPP. In terms of aggregate household wealth, it constantly ranks high in the top 5 in Natia. Griffin performs well in international rankings of education, health care, life expectancy, and human development. Griffin Empire is considered a great power in global affairs, being one of the five permanent members of the Natian Security Council with the power to veto and an official nuclear-weapon state.

Song selection
Main article: Griffiniskaja Laul

Up to the 195 contest, Griffin Empire used internal selection as a method of choosing its representative. In 196 Griffin national festival - Griffiniskaja laul has been introduced. The format of the competition is inspired by the historical regions of the country: Griffin principalities compete in a Eurovision-like show held in a city from the principality that won the edition before. Voting format is similar as well, a combination of Griffin principalities televoting and an international jury. The competition makes a considerable impact on the music charts in Griffin Empire.

Nowadays, national final and internal selection are used randomly. If internal selection is used as a method, it is common for Griffin national broadcaster to host a concert or a special televised show where the entry is revealed. Such concerts include 16th Birthday Celebration where all of Griffin entries were performed in the chronological order and LLLaleh - a concert with a mix of WLSC entrants, Griffin most succesful entries and Laleh's biggest hits.

Results
Griffin Empire was one of founding nations of the WLSC, debuted at its first edition, won that same edition and hosted the next one. Even though Griffin Empire was a moderately succesfull country, it took a few long breaks, returning for good in edition 195.