Map of Andorra
Map of Andorra: Museums, national monuments, and other items of interest. From www.turisme.ad. Promotional material.
Andorra is a country in southwestern Europe, located in the Pyrenees Mountains between France to the north and Spain to the south. It is one of the smallest nations in the world, with an area of 468 km². It is a rugged land marked by deep gorges, narrow valleys, and towering mountains. The lowest part of Andorra stands about 914 m above sea level. Due to its alpine location, winters are cold, and heavy snowfall frequently blocks the mountain passes, especially the road linking Andorra to France. Summers are cool, dry, and sunny.
Tourism is Andorra’s main source of revenue, but some Andorrans still raise sheep and cattle as they have since ancient times. In the summer months, villagers herd livestock up the mountains to graze in alpine pastures. Most of the small patches of land suitable for cultivation are used to grow tobacco.
Pueblo de Pal (photo www.turisme.ad).
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