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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Andorra

Andorra - Is officially known as the Principality of Andorra. Andorra is a European Country and is completely surrounded by other countries, which mean it has no ports of sea. Andorra shares borders with Spain and France. For 715 years, Andorra was under a unique co-principality, ruled by French and Spanish leaders. In 1993, this system was modified with the heads of state retained, but the government transformed into a parliamentary democracy. Tourism, the main source of Andorra's tiny, well-to-do economy, it accounts for more than 80% of Gross Domestic Product. An estimated 11.6 million tourists visit annually, attracted by Andorra's duty-free status and by its summer and winter resorts. Due to its location in the eastern Pyrenees mountain range, Andorra consists predominantly of rugged mountains, the perfect attraction for skiers. The principal livestock activity is sheep raising. Manufacturing output consists mainly of cigarettes, cigars, and furniture.

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