An·dor·ra ( n-dôr  , -d r) A tiny country of southwest Europe between France and Spain in the eastern Pyrenees. Although it pays nominal yearly homage to its suzerains in France and Spain, it is an independent republic. Andorra la Vella (population, 21,200) is the capital. The country's population is 71,800. An·dor ran adj. & n. |   |
Andorra [ænˈdɔːrə]
n
(Placename) a mountainous principality in SW Europe, between France and Spain: according to tradition, given independence by Charlemagne in the 9th century for helping to fight the Moors; placed under the joint sovereignty of the Comte de Foix and the Spanish bishop of Urgel in 1278; under the joint overlordship of the French head of state and the bishop of Urgel from the 16th century; adopted a constitution reducing the powers of the overlords in 1993. Languages: Catalan (official), French, and Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: euro. Capital: Andorra la Vella. Pop.: 66 900 (2001 est). Area: 464 sq. km (179 sq. miles) Official name Principat d'Andorra
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| Noun | 1. |  Andorra - a small republic in the eastern Pyrenees between Spain and FranceIberian Peninsula, Iberia - a peninsula in southwestern Europe Europe - the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use `Europe' to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles Andorran - a native or inhabitant of Andorra |
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