Andorra

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Continent - Europe

Region - Western Europe

Size - 468 km²

Geography - Mountainous

Language - Catalan, Spanish, French

Religion - Roman Catholic

Monetary Unit - Euro

Natural Resources - Timber, mineral water, iron ore, lead

Agriculture - small quantities of rye, wheat, barley, oats, vegetables, sheep

Industry - tourism (particularly skiing), cattle raising, timber, banking, tobacco, furniture

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Neighbouring Countries - France, Spain

Population - 71,822 (2007)

Population Growth Rate - 0.8%

Average Life Expectancy - 83.5

Capital City - Andorra la Valla (population 23,000)

Highest Mountain - Cona Pedrosa (2,946 m)

Longest River - Valira (679 km)

Climate - Warm summers 6°C to 14°C and cold snowy winters -1°C to 8°C

Yearly Rainfall - 80 cm approx

Plant Life - Pine, fir, oak, alpine plants, carnations, violets, bellflowers, daisies, blackberries, wild strawberries, moss

Animal Life - Bear, wolf, fox, marten, Pyrenean chamois, rabbit, hare

Bird Life - eagle, vulture, wild duck, and goose

Aquatic Life - trout, brochet, and crayfish

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