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Saturday, July 16, 2016

Andorra




Andorra, also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra is a sovereign landlocked microstate in Southwestern Europe,bordered by Spain and France

Microstates are small independent states recognized by larger states, unlike micronations, which are only self-declared and not recognized

Andorra is the 6th Smallest Country in Europe having an area of 468 km2 (181 sq mi) and a population of approximately 85,458 (2014)

The other 5 countries are -  Liechtenstein,Malta,Monaco,San Marino and Vatican City

Capital
Andorra la Vella is the highest capital city in Europe, at an elevation of 1,023 metres (3,356 ft)above sea level

Official Language 
The official language is Catalan,, although Spanish, Portuguese, and French are also commonly spoken. 
Official Currency
Euro 
Religion
The population of Andorra is predominantly (88.2%) Roman Catholic

Parliament of Andorra
The Parliament of Andorra is known as the General Council. The General Council consists of between 28 and 42 Councillors, as the members of the legislative branch are called. The Councillors serve for four-year terms and elections are held between the thirtieth and fortieth days following the dissolution of the previous Council. The Councillors can be elected on two equal constituencies.
Half are elected in equal number from each of the seven administrative parishes and the other half of the Councillors are elected from a single national constituency. 15 days after the election, the Councillors hold their inauguration. 

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