Låpøtré

Låpøtré is the northernmost land mass in Natia and an autonomous region of Cydoni-Gibberia. Though only recently discovered, studies of Låpøtré's geology has shown that it is one of the oldest land masses in the world. Due to its unusual geographical location, there appears to be a division of ecosystems on Låpøtré, with a chilly, frozen eastern coastline contradicting the more tropical western seaboard of the island. As the island is relatively small and far away from any other land masses (the nearest Angelic island is several hundred miles away), there is very little pollution there, and as such the areas of the Reunal Ocean surrounding the island are very clean, and make the island a popular fishing location and tourist hotspot for many northern Natian populations.
There is only one airport on Låpøtré, called the Aîrpørtré, which is situated in the island's capital city, Šppóplä (meaning Special Potato Plantation). The airport is relatively small but offers many direct flights to the mainland of Cydoni-Gibberia, Angelic, Bacchus and New Acadia, as well as to various nearby nations. Most flights travel to and from Cydoni-Gibberia, and it is through the airport in Cydoni-Gibberia that Låpøtréiáns are able to travel elsewhere. There are a few shipping ports on the island, with marine transport to the neighbouring countries. Låpøtré is comparable in size to Lost Isle, although slightly smaller, and the enclave formerly occupied by Starogardia.
Låpøtre does not have its own broadcaster, and instead recieves a regionalised version of CyGiTV, the national broadcaster of Cydoni-Gibberia, with some of its programming tailored to suit the demands of the island. As Låpøtré is not an independent nation and does not have its own national broadcaster, it is ineligible to apply to participate in the Nation Song Contest, since it is considered a part of Cydoni-Gibberia, Låpoøtréiáns may vote in the contest, and their artists may represent Cydoni-Gibberia at the contest if they wish to.
== History ==
Låpøtré was formed many millions of years ago by volcanic activity from underneath Natia's crust. As the crust was at its thinnest at the northermost point of Natia, Låpøtré was one of the first land masses to form.
The island was discovered in early May 2009, by scientists from Cydoni-Gibberia. However, a land dispute, with Reym-L-Dneurb claiming it as their sovereign territory, despite Cydoni-Gibberia claiming to have discovered it, led to a war over the island's nation. The war was fought over three battles and Cydu forces eventually won out over those from Reym-L-Dneurb, and so the island became the territory of Cydoni-Gibberia. As a sign of goodwill to their opponents, an area of Låpøtré was granted to Reym-L-Dneurbian residents, and has since become known as RëšeLå, a portmanteau of "Reym-L-Dneurbian settlement on Låpøtré". Låpøtre's name itself is a portmanteau of the words "Langenlois Potato Tree", the island's most prominent form of exclusive wildlife.
== Låpøtré in contests ==
Låpøtré is ineligible to participate independently in the Nation Song Contest as it is de jure an autonomous region of Cydoni-Gibberia, which has been a member of the contest since its independence. However, it has been suggested that the island was once a member of the VanityEdge Song Contest.
On 18th October 2020, an agreement was reached between CyGiTV, LTV and the NBU which would allow Låpøtré to become the first autonomous region to take part in the Waiting List Song Contest, starting from the 207th edition, and was also given voting rights in the 206th edition of the contest despite not participating at this point. With a population of just 133,000, Låpøtré is one of the smallest entities to be represented separately at an NBU contest.
Låpøtré's entries in the contest characteristically fall under the umbrella of dance music and EDM tracks in various genres, stemming from the island's reputation as a party island and a popular tourist destination as a result. The island's best result in the contest is 6th place, achieved in the 211th edition with OnePhatDeeva's "In and Out of My Life".
=== Låpøtré in the Waiting List Song Contest ===
WLSC	Artist 	Song 	Draw	Rank	Points
207 	Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz & D-Fence	Virgin 	09 	19 	15
208 	Baltra 	O'Neal 	15 	19 	27
209 	CoastDream 	Soft Moon 	07 	20 	28
210 	DJ Sabrina the Teenage DJ 	Charmed Life 	16 	10 	62
211 	OnePhatDeeva 	In and Out of My Life 	22 	6 	64
212 	Azealia Banks & Lazy Jay 	212 	05 	5 	72
213 	Denis Sulta 	Gas Whillis (While I Paint My Nails)	22 	16 	39
214 	C Sixty Four 	On a Good Thing 	08 	23 	16
215 	QOQEQA 	Qoqeqa 	05 	18 	53
216 	No_4mat 	1992 	13 	10 	63
217 	Amber Mark 	Lose My Cool 	21 	14 	57
218 	DJ ÆDIDIAS 	REAL FRIENDS 	16 	16 	47
219 	Jean Jacques Smoothie 	2 People 	21 	20 	36
220 	Delete & Killshot 	Disco Weapon 	18 	17 	39
221 	Mandragora 	Vapo Vapo 	21 	12 	60
222 	Catz 'n Dogz & Gerd Janson 	Modern Romance 	07 	22 	55
223 	edapollo 	Wildflower 	09 	19 	35
224 	Prospa 	Want Need Love 	04 	3 	78
225 	Divine Inspiration 	The Way 	04 	10 	63
226 	DWIG 	Orange Evening 	 	 	
=== Voting history in the Waiting List Song Contest ===
==== Points given ====
Points	Nation
34 	Utopolis
21 	Moisantia
14 	Tamausia & Deltannor
12 	Endórë
10 	Effiland
10 	7
9 	Pyreica
9 	Öösingimaed
8 	Oussou Empire
8 	Svobodnia
7 	New Bander State
7 	Bigicia
6 	Banan
5 	Emsfrynt
5 	ZEgreen Island
4 	Griffin Empire
3 	Kalos Metropolis
1 	Solentoya
1 	Szimbaya Kingdom
Category:Cydoni-Gibberia