AncientVision Song Contest 9

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**AncientVision Song Contest 9**, often referred to as **AVSC #9**, is the ninth edition of AncientVision Song Contest, It took place in Umayyad, following the country's victory in the 8th edition with Ashley Zarah & Gvla and their song "Ashes in the Sea". This is the first time that the country hosted the contest.

A record of twenty-two countries participated in the ninth edition. Brunswick, Iroquois, Lower Canada and Württemburg made their debut appearance. Formosa and Texas returned to the contest. However, East Germany, Ezo, Greece, Sussex and United Belgium withdrew from the competition.

The winner was Denmark–Norway with the song "Complicated", performed by Leona Griffin which scored 110 points, winning by a margin of 10 points in front of Tokugawa. The podium was completed by Guatemala, which finished in third place. Umayyad, the host country placed eleventh.

## Location

*Further information on the host country: Umayyad Caliphate*

### Host city

**Cairo** (Arabic: القاهرة‎, romanized: al-Qāhirah, Coptic: ϯⲕⲉϣⲣⲱⲙⲓ) is the capital and largest city of Egypt. The Cairo metropolitan area, with a population of 21.3 million, is the largest metropolitan area in the Arab world, the second largest in Africa, and the sixth largest in the world. Cairo is associated with ancient Egypt, as the famous Giza pyramid complex and the ancient city of Memphis are located in its geographical area. Located near the Nile Delta, Cairo was founded in 969 AD during the Fatimid dynasty, but the land composing the present-day city was the site of Ancient National Capitals whose remnants remain visible in parts of Old Cairo. Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life, and is titled "the city of a thousand minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture. Cairo is considered a World City with a "Beta +" classification according to GaWC.

Today, the Egyptian capital has the oldest and largest film and music industries in the Arab world, as well as the world's second-oldest institution of higher learning, Al-Azhar University. Many international media, businesses, and organizations have regional headquarters in the city; the Arab League has had its headquarters in Cairo for most of its existence.

With a population of over 9 million spread over 453 km², Cairo is by far the largest city in Egypt. An additional 9.5 million inhabitants live in close proximity to the city. Cairo, like many other megacities, suffers from high levels of pollution and traffic. The Cairo Metro is one of only two metro systems in Africa (the other being in Algiers, Algeria), and ranks amongst the fifteen busiest in the world, with over 1 billion annual passenger rides. The economy of Cairo was ranked first in the Middle East in 2005, and 43rd globally on Foreign Policy's 2010 Global Cities Index.

### Venue

**Cairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex** (Arabic: مجمع الصالات المغطاة باستاد القاهرة الدولي‎) consists of four Olympic-standard, multi-use indoor sporting arenas located near the Cairo International Stadium in Cairo, Egypt. The capacity of the **Main Hall**, which is used mostly for basketball, is 16,900 spectators. The Main Hall is used for several events, like basketball, handball, volleyball, international conferences, parties and fairs.

It hosted the first ever FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup on African soil. It is one of the 2020 BAL season venues.

The complex, the first of its kind in Africa and the Middle East and the third internationally, was completed in September 1991.

## Results

The final took place on 15 July 2021. Twenty-two countries participated, with all participating countries eligible to vote. The results show took place on 24 July 2021.

**Note**

1. ↑ Contains one repeated word in Arabic.
2. ↑ Contains some words in English.

## Other countries

*Further information: List of countries in the AncientVision Song Contest*

* Ashanti: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* California Republic: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* Czechoslovakia: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* East Germany: The broadcaster announced their withdrawal after the Head of Delegation had stepped down from their position.
* Ezo: The broadcaster announced their withdrawal after the Head of Delegation had stepped down from their position.
* First Hellenic Republic: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* Galicia: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* German Empire: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* Great Moravia: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* Kingdom of Greece: The broadcaster announced their withdrawal after the Head of Delegation had stepped down from their position.
* Hawaii: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* New Netherland: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* New Spain: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* Río de la Plata: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* Kingdom of Romania: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* Soviet Union: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* Sussex: The broadcaster announced their withdrawal after the Head of Delegation had stepped down from their position.
* Ukrainian People's Republic: It was confirmed that the broadcaster had not signed up to compete in the contest.
* United Belgium: The broadcaster announced their withdrawal after the Head of Delegation had stepped down from their position.