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The tiny country of Andorra lies high in the Pyrenees Mountains between
France and Spain. Catalan, which is somewhat like both French and
Spanish, is the language of Andorra.
Fall is a busy season in Andorra, because the farmers must get ready
for a long, hard winter. Farmers grow tobacco and potatoes, and raise
sheep and cattle. The capital city, Andorra la Vella, is a colorful
sight, with ancient stone houses, shops, and modern hotels.
Tourism has become an important industry. Thousands of tourists arrive
to look at the beautiful countryside and also to buy inexpensive goods.
There is no sales tax in Andorra. Skiing attracts many visitors. On
some slopes the snow ...
 "Birmingham Mail (England)")
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Travel: Get a piste of the action; WINTER HOLIDAY SPECIAL ANDORRA: Good...
Birmingham Mail (England);
October 31, 2007 ;
641 words
......Caldea public spa centre in the capital, Andorra la Vella - an impressive sparkling glass...busy night on the town. And bustling Andorra la Vella makes a good choice of base, only...modern and ideally-situated Art Hotel in Andorra la Vella (www.arthotel.ad). Flights from...
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 "South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)")
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Andorra's box.(Features)
South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales);
February 18, 2006 ;
676 words
......furthermost point. And our base in the capital Andorra la Vella was most civilised. There are three...favourite pastime - shopping. The capital Andorra la Vella is just 6km away from both ski...rope's largest natural thermal spa pool, in Andorra la Vella. The perfect way to relax ...
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 "AAP General News (Australia)")
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NSW: Brazen plane robbery in tiny country hamlet
AAP General News (Australia);
January 20, 2000 ;
213 words
...AAP General News (Australia) 01-20-2000 NSW: Brazen plane robbery in tiny country hamlet A bizarre and brazen Hollywood-style "bank robbery" has shaken awake a sleepy country town in outback Australia. Well-organised...
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Andorra: vieja, bella, cercana. (incluye artículo relacionado y breves...
Tribuna de Actualidad;
November 3, 1997 ;
Plaza, Rafael;
787 words
......cuerpo, en las vacaciones de invierno. Andorra la Vella (la villa, no la vieja) es esto...hielo. Para las compras, además de Andorra la Vella y Escaldes, Encamp. Y para comprobar...225;, bus a Seo d'Urgell Andorra. Ver: Andorra la Vella: Sant Esteve, Casa de la Vall...
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Andorra loses its innocence; popping out of the Pyrenees.
The New Leader;
April 5, 1993 ;
Valls-Russell, Janice;
787 words
...ANDORRA LA VELLA IN MARCH 14, one of Europe's tiniest countries decided to grow up...Consell to 28, to account for the expanding population of the capital, Andorra la Vella (literally, Old Andorra). By that time things had already picked...
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NOTEWORTHY
Chicago Sun-Times;
February 7, 2002 ;
Elliott Harris;
52 words
......International Olympic Committee has approved eight cities to submit bids to host the 2010 Winter Olympics. The 2010 possibilities: Andorra La Vella (Andorra) Bern (Switzerland) Harbin (China) Jaca (Spain) Pyeongchang (South Korea) Salzburg (Austria) Sarajevo (Bosnia...
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Sporting digest: Olympic Games
The Independent - London;
June 5, 2002 ;
64 words
......the eight included five European cities, the Bosnian capital Sarajevo; Salzburg, Austria; Bern, Switzerland; Jaca, Spain and Andorra La Vella, capital of the principality of Andorra. Applications have also been received from Vancouver, Canada; Harbin, China...
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 "The Evening Standard (London, England)")
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POSTCARD FROM . . . ANDORRA.
The Evening Standard (London, England);
January 28, 2004 ;
748 words
......facilities. The lion's share goes to Andorra La Vella, the principal town and most convenient...Bored with the pistes: Shopping (Andorra La Vella): chic leather Massimo Duffi, cheap...darkened Llum de Wood chamber in La Caldea, Andorra La Vella's landmark spa complex, before...
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Slovenia: tiny country on EU fast track.
Europe;
July 1, 1998 ;
Ladika, Susan;
787 words
...Although its population is smaller than some American cities, the tiny country of Slovenia has managed to put itself on the map with its economic and democratic reforms in a region where these qualities have...
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Andorra head resigns
The Independent - London;
November 26, 1994 ;
72 words
...Andorra La Vella - The first constitutionally-elected head of government of the principality of Andorra resigned yesterday after losing a...
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 "AAP Sports News (Australia)")
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Soc: Andorra 0 Belgium 1 - result
AAP Sports News (Australia);
October 13, 2002 ;
38 words
...00-00-0000 Soc: Andorra 0 Belgium 1 - result ANDORRA LA VELLA, Oct 12 Reuters - Andorra 0 Belgium 1 - result Euro 2004 group eight qualifier Scorer: Wesley Sonck 61 Halftime: 0-0; Attendance: 700 Reuters djw KEYWORD: SOCCER EURO ANDORRA RESULT
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STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON ANDORRA
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
January 1, 2007 ;
787 words
......size of New York City. Cities: Capital-Andorra la Vella. Terrain: Mountainous. Climate...are heard by the Tribunal of Courts in Andorra la Vella. Subdivisions: Seven parishes (parroquies)-Andorra la Vella, Canillo, Encamp, La Massana, Ordino...
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Vote may hasten Andorra charter
Chicago Sun-Times;
April 6, 1992 ;
87 words
...ANDORRA LA VELLA, Andorra Andorra voted Sunday in elections that should speed the drafting of a constitution for a country still run along...
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Djibouti: Tiny country, big dreams
International Herald Tribune;
May 31, 2008 ;
Jeffrey Gettleman The New York Times Media Group;
787 words
...Jeffrey Gettleman The New York Times Media Group International Herald Tribune 05-31-2008 Djibouti: Tiny country, big dreams Byline: Jeffrey Gettleman The New York Times Media Group Edition: 1 Section: NEWS DJIBOUTI -- For centuries, nomads...
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SOC: Andorra 0 Iceland 2 result
AAP Sports News (Australia);
March 28, 1999 ;
63 words
...AAP Sports News (Australia) 03-28-1999 SOC: Andorra 0 Iceland 2 result ANDORRA LA VELLA, March 27 Reuters - Iceland beat led Andorra 2-0 in the European soccer championship group four qualifier here today. Scorers...
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