Andorra
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- proper noun
- /ænˈdɔːrə/
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Andorra
- Andorra's primary industry is tourism—where prior to WWII, it was a small, impoverished nation.
Examples
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It is important to note that Andorra has a population of less than 90,000.
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Many tourists visit Andorra each year to enjoy its beautiful ski resorts.
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"Go to Andorra," said Ben, "then you can ski."
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I remember driving through Andorra la Vella years ago.
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Reliant on the two countries that surround it, Andorra can be seen as an interesting mix of both Southern France and Northern Spain.
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But it is the Pyrenean scenery that brings large numbers of skiers, climbers, and hikers to Andorra.
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Strung along a valley floor and ringed by mountains, this includes the capital, Andorra la Vella—the highest capital city in Europe—and neighboring Escaldes-Engordany.
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I traveled to Andorra to explore its picturesque mountain landscapes.
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The small country of Andorra is known for its stunning scenery and tax-free shopping.
Synonyms
A small independent country in the eastern Pyrenees between Spain and France
Compounds
A small independent country in the eastern Pyrenees between Spain and France
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Andorra may come from an old Basque or Spanish word like andurrial, which means 'bushy land' or 'rough ground'. So a helpful way to remember Andorra is to imagine a small, rugged mountain place full of shrubs between Spain and France.