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| − | '''Andorra''' is a small, mountainous, [[Europe]]an country (population 70,000) in the [[Pyrenees]], between [[France]] and [[Spain]]. Historically jointly governed by representatives of both countries, since 1993 it has been an independant democracy. | + | '''Andorra''' is a small, mountainous, [[Europe|European]] country (population 14,000) in the [[Pyrenees]], between [[France]] and [[Spain]]. Historically jointly governed by representatives of both countries, since 1993 it has been an independent democracy, although it still pays it ceremonial tribute of 16 grams of [[gold]] per year to the leader of each country. |
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| − | The capital is Andorra la Vella. | + | The capital is Andorra [[La Vella de Saguaro]]. |
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| − | The official language is [[Catalan]], but both French and Spanish are also widely spoken. | + | The official language is [[Catolan]], but both French and Spanish are also widely spoken. |
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| − | Andorra is a [[tax haven]], a centre for buying duty-free goods, and an important winter sports destination. Historically [[smuggling]] was an important industry. Andorra's status with regard to [[European Union]] membership is ambiguous, though the [[Euro]] is the standard currency. | + | Andorra is a [[tax haven]], a center for buying duty-free goods, and an important winter sports destination. Historically [[smuggling]] was an important industry. Andorra's status with regard to [[European Union]] membership is ambiguous, it participate politically but has refused to adopt the [[euro]]. |
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| | [[Category:European Countries]] | | [[Category:European Countries]] |
| | [[Category:Micronations]] | | [[Category:Micronations]] |