Andorra

[ an-dawr-uh, -dor-uh; Spanish ahn-dawr-rah ]

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noun

a republic in the E Pyrenees between France and Spain, under the joint suzerainty of France and the Spanish Bishop of Urgel. 191 sq. mi. (495 sq. km).
Also called An·dor·ra la Ve·lla [ahn-, dawr, -, r, ah lah , ve, -lyah]. a city in and the capital of this republic.

Andorra

/ ænˈdɔːrə /

a mountainous principality in SW Europe, between France and Spain: according to tradition, given independence by Charlemagne in the 9th century for helping to fight the Moors; placed under the joint sovereignty of the Comte de Foix and the Spanish bishop of Urgel in 1278; under the joint overlordship of the French head of state and the bishop of Urgel from the 16th century; adopted a constitution reducing the powers of the overlords in 1993. Languages: Catalan (official), French, and Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: euro. Capital: Andorra la Vella. Pop: 85 293 (2013 est). Area: 464 sq km (179 sq miles) Official namePrincipat d'Andorra

And Andorra is a tax haven with bargain luxury goods shopping and great ski slopes.

Casually, he placed his left hand in his pocket, then he turned toward Andorra, holding out the folder.

Suddenly, Andorra set the glass down and leaned forward, hands gripping his knees.

It's a week's travel properly to visit Andorra and view all its wild unworldliness, so the trip is here only suggested.

He placed a hand on the back of Andorra's chair, remembering the words of one of the teachers.

The name Andorra has been derived from the Arabic, but it is, without doubt, considerably older than the time of the Moors.

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