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Tagged: Andorra

According to wholevehicles, Andorra is a small, landlocked country located in the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain. It is the sixth smallest country in Europe with an area of 468 square kilometers. The terrain of Andorra consists of a rugged mountain landscape with high peaks and narrow valleys. The highest peak, Coma Pedrosa, reaches a height of 2,942 meters above sea level. The climate in Andorra is characterized by cold winters and warm summers. Average temperatures range from -3°C in winter to 24°C in summer. The majority of the population lives in the capital city of Andorra la Vella which lies at an altitude of 1023 meters above sea level. Other major cities include Escaldes-Engordany, La Massana, and Encamp. These are all located on terraces at different altitudes within the valleys formed by the Pyrenees Mountains. The rivers that flow through these valleys provide much needed irrigation for farms and orchards as well as hydroelectric power for the cities and towns. There are also several lakes located throughout Andorra including Estany de Pirineus, Estany Gento, and Estany de Tristaina which are popular destinations for tourists looking to explore nature or go fishing. The main industries in Andorra are tourism and retail shopping due to its low taxes on certain goods such as alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, electronics, etc. In addition to these industries there is also some agriculture which mainly consists of dairy farming as well as fruit orchards that produce apples and pears for local consumption or export abroad. Skiing is also popular during winter months when snowfall coats the mountain peaks providing excellent conditions for winter sports enthusiasts from around the world who flock to enjoy its slopes every year. See bridgat for weather information in Andorra.