ANDORRA q Andorra is a small country in

ANDORRA q. Andorra is a small country in western Europe that borders France and Spain. q. Its capital is Andorra La Vella. It is 1, 000 miles above sea level. q. Its main tourist attraction is the ski slopes with Andorra receiving 10 million tourists every year. q. The average Andorran's life expectancy is 82 years-the 7 th highest in the world.

GEOGRAPHY � 7 parishes of Andorra: Andorra la Vella, Canillo, Encamp, Escaldes. Engordany, La Massana, Ordino, Sant Julià de Lòria. � The longest river in Andorra is called The Gran Valira. � The highest point in Andorra is called The Coma Pedrosa at a height of 2, 942 metres. � Andorra is the 193 rd biggest country in the world. � Although there is lots of small earthquakes in Andorra there has never been a big one.

CULTURE � The most popular food in Andorra is Trinxat which is made from cabbage, pork and potatoes. � They also eat pizza and have votes for the best pizza from every parishes. � Andorra is home to lots of folk dances including the contrapa. � Andorra's national holiday is Our Lady of Meritxell Day, on the 8 th of September. � There is only one television channel-RTVA.

HISTORY � The most famous Andorran is Albert Celades who played 72 times for Barcelona. � During World War 2 Andorra provided an important smuggling route from Vichy France and Spain. � In 1993 Andorra became part of the United Nations and the Council of Europe. � In 1934 adventurer Boris Scossyreff declared himself ‘ Boris 1 of Andorra ‘even though Andorra is part- owned by France and The bishop of Urgell. � He was arrested in Spain after trying to run away.

Boris Scossyreff

Link �Here is a link for the Andorran national anthemhttps: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Gekpg 2 W 3. Pxk