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By: Elaine Briseno

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.

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By: Elaine Briseno

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  1. By: Elaine Briseno Andorra

  2. Landforms Heart of Pyrenees Mountains Very Mountainous

  3. Climate Andorra has high mountain climate with mediterranean influences Temperatures are low in the winter and mild in the summer.

  4. Natural Resources Andorra's natural resources include hydroelectric power, mineral water, timber, iron ore, and lead

  5. Environment Andorra's mountainous environment is heavily forested Covered in mountain meadows

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

  7. Food Andorran cuisine combines the Spanish and the French cuisine with the local dishes Because 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

  8. Holidays New years Day Good Friday Easter Monday Andorran Nation Day (September 8) Christmas

  9. Arts Romanesque Style of art Painting Sculpture The Romanesque Style of art is the expression of religious and civil architecture

  10. Landmarks Casa de La Vall House of Valle is the seat of the General Council- Andorra's parliament. This building is a landmark because of its historical significance.

  11. Landmarks Caldea Caldea 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.

  12. Landmarks Santa Coloma Church This church has a typical Roman architecture and reflects style of that era. This church is also one of the oldest churches in Andorra.

  13. Government A Parliamentary democracy that retains as its chiefs of state a co-principality

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

  15. Famous Person Merche Romero is a famous host on a game show called, Uma Boa Aposta.

  16. 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.aspx http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andorra#Economy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environment_of_Andorra http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Andorra http://europeantouristdestinations.com/7/top-rated-places-in-andorra/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Andorra http://www.andorra.ad/en-US/About_Andorra/Pages/Culture_and_traditions.aspx http://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Andorran_Cuisine http://www.burger.si/Andorra/index.html http://www.justworldmap.com/maps/andorra-map-18.gif http://www.hola-andorra.com/arinsal/english/romanicgb.html

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