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By: Elaine Briseno. Andorra. Landforms. Heart of Pyrenees Mountains Very Mountainous. Climate. Andorra has high mountain climate with mediterranean influences Temperatures are low in the winter and mild in the summer. Natural Resources. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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  • By: Elaine BrisenoAndorra

  • LandformsHeart of Pyrenees MountainsVery Mountainous

  • ClimateAndorra has high mountain climate with mediterranean influencesTemperatures are low in the winter and mild in the summer.

  • Natural ResourcesAndorra's natural resources include hydroelectric power, mineral water, timber, iron ore, and lead

  • EnvironmentAndorra's mountainous environment is heavily forestedCovered in mountain meadows

  • HistoryLast independent survivor of the buffer states, which kept the Islamic Moors from going to Christian FranceAndorra became a parliamentary democracy in May 1993Andorra entered into a customs union with the EU in 1991 and was admitted to the UN on July 28, 1993

  • FoodAndorran cuisine combines the Spanish and the French cuisine with the local dishesBecause of the area being mountainous, the countries sheep are the most common animal raised in Andorra while lamb meat and sheep products are very popular

  • HolidaysNew years DayGood FridayEaster MondayAndorran Nation Day (September 8)Christmas

  • ArtsRomanesque Style of artPaintingSculptureThe Romanesque Style of art is the expression of religious and civil architecture

  • LandmarksCasa de La VallHouse of Valle is the seat of the General Council- Andorra's parliament. This building is a landmark because of its historical significance.

  • LandmarksCaldeaCaldea is one of Europe's largest health spas. Andorra has a world-renowned reputation for its clean mountain air and spa treatments. This spa is Built around natural thermal springs.

  • LandmarksSanta Coloma ChurchThis church has a typical Roman architecture and reflects style of that era. This church is also one of the oldest churches in Andorra.

  • GovernmentA Parliamentary democracy that retains as its chiefs of state a co-principality

  • TraditionsAndorran folklore is expressed through national dances, the ball de Santa Anna, and the Sardana, which I often danced in square across the Principality.

  • Famous PersonMerche Romero is a famous host on a game show called, Uma Boa Aposta.

  • Resources http://www.flickr.com/photos/stephen_downes/5580050489/sizes/l/in/photostream/http://people.famouswhy.com/merche_romero/http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europe/ad.htm http://www.andorra.ad/en-US/About_Andorra/Pages/Climate.aspxhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andorra#Economyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environment_of_Andorra http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Andorrahttp://europeantouristdestinations.com/7/top-rated-places-in-andorra/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Andorrahttp://www.andorra.ad/en-US/About_Andorra/Pages/Culture_and_traditions.aspxhttp://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Andorran_Cuisinehttp://www.burger.si/Andorra/index.html http://www.justworldmap.com/maps/andorra-map-18.gifhttp://www.hola-andorra.com/arinsal/english/romanicgb.html