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Geography
Print map large		Andorra The Principality of Andorra (in Catalan, Principality of Andorra), is a small mountainous country located in the Pyrenees coast between Spain and France. For a long time poor and isolated, has achieved remarkable prosperity since World War II through tourism and its tax haven status. has a total area of \u200b\u200b467.76 km2 and 81,222 inhabitants. not have armed forces and their defense is the responsibility of Spain and France.
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		surface Andorra , included in the Iberian Peninsula, is 468 km ², being a mountainous country, with 65 peaks over 2,500 m altitude. The highest mountain peak is the Comapedrosa to 2,946 m. has large water resources: four rivers (the North Valira the Valira the East, and the Grand Valira Madriu) and hot springs (in the parish of Escaldes-Engordany). Andorra is a co-principality parliamentary Andorran Constitution was approved on March 14, 1993. The head of state lies with the co-princes the bishop of Seo de Urgel and president of the French Republic , as heir of the Count of Foix, represented respectively by Joan Enric Vives i Sicilia (September 2004) and Nicolas Sarkozy (May 2007). The General Council (General Council) is the legislative body is a unicameral parliament mixed and equal representation of the national population and the seven parishes, comprising 28 members elected every four years. The Government is the executive . It currently comprises the Head of Government (Albert Pintat, elected by the General Council) and eleven ministers. Finally, the Comuns are representative bodies and civil administration parishes, which are equivalent to the municipalities. Andorra is divided geographically into seven parishes which protocol order is: Canillo. Parish country's largest. Encamp. Parish in the heart of the country. Ordino. Parish farther north. La Massana Andorra la Vella. most populous parish, whose main city is the capital of the country. Sant Julia de Loria. Parish to the south of the country (English border). Escaldes-Engordany . Latest Parish (formed in 1978). In turn, the parishes of Ordino, La Massana Sant Julia de Loria and are divided into quarts of and veïnats Canillo. Also not ruled out the possibility that El Pas de la Casa, now part of the parish of Encamp, one day constitute the eighth parish. The judicial system consists of the Batllia of Andorra (Batllia d'Andorra), the Court of Courts (Tribunal de Corts), the Superior Court of Justice of Andorra (Tribunal Superior de Justicia d'Andorra), the Supreme Council Justice (Consell Superior de la Justicia) and the Constitutional Court (Constitutional Court). Batllia of Andorra La judges in first instance, misdemeanors and criminal offenses and civil and administrative litigation. The Courts Court settles in the first instance, on felony and, on appeal, appeals against judgments of the Court of Battles. The High Court of Justice of Andorra is composed of a chairman and eight judges appointed by the Superior Council of Justice with jurisdiction over civil, criminal or administrative. The Superior Council Justice as the representative body, government and administration of the judiciary, ensures the independence and proper functioning of justice. Finally Constitutional Court is responsible for interpreting the Constitution of Andorra, and decide on the adequacy of other laws to it, and is composed of four magistrates Tourism is the mainstay of the small, wealthy economy of Andorra is estimated at 80% of GDP. 9 million tourists visit annually, attracted by the status of tax haven of Andorra and its winter and summer hotels. Andorra's comparative advantage has recently eroded as the economies of neighboring France and Spain have been opened, providing broader availability of goods and lower tariffs. The financial sector, its tax status, also contributes substantially to the economy. Agricultural production is limited, only 2% of the land is arable, snuff cultivated in almost all of their fields and most food must be imported. The principal livestock activity is sheep raising. Manufacturing consists mainly of cigarettes, cigars, and furniture. Andorra is not a full member of the European Union, but enjoys a special relationship with her and is treated as an EU member for trade in manufactured goods (no tariffs) and as non-EU member for agricultural products . Andorra lacks a currency of its own and uses its two neighbors, euro. Unlike other small European countries using the euro, Andorra still issues its own euro coins, in October 2004, negotiations between Andorra and the EU began on an agreement that would allow Andorra to issue their own currency. The population is 81,222 inhabitants in 2006, and its capital is Andorra la Vella to more than 20,000 inhabitants. Andorrans are a minority in their own country, with only 36.65% of the inhabitants are Andorran nationals. The largest group of foreigners is that of the English (38.27%) composed of Catalan, English and Galician mainly Portuguese (11.49%) and French (6.52%) as other major groups. The remaining 7.15% belonging to other nationalities. The only official language is Catalan , but also speaks English, Portuguese and French. The predominant religion is Roman Catholicism . The climate is typical of the high mountain : mild in summer and very cold in winter, with abundant rainfall throughout the year. In summer you can enjoy a pleasant climate, while spring and autumn are rainy seasons. The ski resorts are open, usually the first weekend of December and closes after Easter. Local time is GMT +1 , electricity is 125/220 volts both at 50 Hz , weights and measures using the metric system and the telephone code is 376.
Shopping
		A Andorra for years it has been considered a haven for commerce. The exemption of fees imposed on products in other countries is the main cause of its large supply and commercial success. The range extends from the foodstuffs, snuff in various presentations, clothing, shoes, sunglasses, sporting goods, perfumes, jewelry, electronics and recently of articles computer. Should not be allowed to purchase if you are interested in such items, related to the International photography and video, as this territory converge the best brands in the world, with his most revolutionary and very attractive prices. The leather are another source of temptation, as well as its beauty offer much lower prices than the rest of Europe. Department stores have extended hours and attractive. Open from 09:00 to 22:00, Monday to Friday. Saturdays open until 21:00 pm, and until 19:00 pm domimngos
To Visit
		Andorra la Vella. The capital of the principality, the largest city in the country, is located 1,000 m above sea level and surrounded by mountains up to 2,400 m altitude. At present, Andorra la Vella focuses its business in the retail electronics and luxury tax free. Despite the noise that fills the streets typical of the busiest markets, Andorra la Vella has lost the traces of its 1,100 year history. The antic barri (old town) was the epicenter of the population, and is distinguished by its short and narrow cobbled streets lined of beautiful stone houses typical of the Pyrenean villages. The country's most iconic building is the Casa de la Vall (home of the valley), seat of the Consell de les Valls (Andorra parliament) since 1702. The stone building has three floors and was built in 1580 as a private home of a wealthy family, the coat of arms of the gate built in 1761. On the ground floor, is the Hall of Justice, the only nationwide, and on the top floor, the Council Hall, where meetings are held parliamentary elections. The Set Panys (chest of the seven keys) contained in a time documents most relevant to Andorra, could only be opened if he was this one representative of each parish in possession of a key. Cultural events take place in the Plaça del Poble , a large public plaza surrounded by theater and music conservatory in the city, where they tend to congregate in the evenings its inhabitants. Chaldea. The huge resort of Chaldea in Les Escaldes , the eastern outskirts of Andorra la Vella. Fed by natural hot springs, the resort consists of a pool of 600 m², which is maintained at a constant temperature of 32 ° C. Is the ideal way to end the day's skiing. You can also enjoy hot tubs or baths Turks, both included in the ticket price, which provides a three-hour stay at the resort. Chaldean The spa is open every day, your address is Parc de la Mola n º 10, about 2 km from the square Guillemó in Andorra la Vella. Tickets can be purchased at tourist offices. Ordino. is one of the largest populations, despite the recent increase in tourism (an abundance of holiday homes and British travelers), maintains its traditional character and serene. The most prominent attraction of the city is the Museu d'Areny i Plandolit , a former manor house belonging to the family Areny Plandolit perhaps the most famous of the country. Its rugged design and interior furnishings are typically Andorra. In the parish located in the northwest, is the ski Ordino-Arcalis, where you can also perform some of the most interesting hiking trails when the warm weather arrives. Some of the highest peaks reach 2,800 m. Throughout the year are operational even a daily bus from Andorra la Vella and runs the 10 miles that separate it from Ordino. In the snow season, there is a free shuttle to the lifts of the Ordino-Arcalis from the vicinity, the only way to get the rest of the year is by car. Encamp. town is home to one of Andorra's most famous museums, the National Museum l'Automobile, which displays more than two hundred cars of the years 1898 to 1950, as well as hundreds of motorcycles and bicycles. To the north, stands the church Sant Romà de les Bons , construction of the tenth century Lombard Romanesque style, whose frescoes located in the apse are reproductions of the originals, which were transferred to the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya Barcelona. The two resorts of Encamp, Soldeu-El Tarter and Pas de la Casa-Grau Roig are considered some of the best facilities Andorra to play the sport, and are attended by mainly British and French tourists. There is a daily bus service linking Andorra la Vella, Encamp, 5 km, and is directed to the French terminal station of Ax-les-Thermes, L'Hospitalet and La Tour de Carol.
Formalities EU members do not require visas. There are no fees or taxes to travel to Andorra.
Food & Fun The cuisine is mainly Catalan although it has adopted many features of French and Italian cuisines. Meat and fish are traditionally served with sauce, the pasta is also very common. Typical dishes include the conill (rabbit with tomato), the xai (roast lamb), the mashed (bacon, potatoes and cabbage) and escudella (stewed chicken, sausage and meatballs). Andorra is the most accessible location for Pyrenees skiing and snowboarding . Pas de la Casa-Grau Roig and Soldeu-El Tarter Because of its size, altitude and number of lifts, are the best seasons, but more expensive. The ski season usually last from December to March depending on snow conditions. Most stations use artificial snow machines to improve the quality of the tracks. Andorra is a beautiful, quiet and relatively untapped, characteristics that make it an ideal place for excursions . Highlight the trails located in the parish of Ordino, Northwest, and the path GR11, which crosses the Pyrenees from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic and crosses southern Andorra. Hikers refugis stay free in the (shelters) in operation throughout the journey. In large resorts, can rent mountain bikes during the summer months, in the area of \u200b\u200bSoldeu-El Tarter, Canillo in, is very popular hang gliding.
Tours Llorts and its surroundings. Llorts The village, a hundred inhabitants, lies between fields of snuff and is protected by pristine mountains behind. This is one of the least exploited areas across the country, ideal for hiking. One of the most popular marches, three and a half hours duration, which runs through the valley west of the town, along the river l'Angonella , road leading to lakes group Estanys de l ' Angonella . North of El Serrat , about 3 km Llorts Valley, there is a secondary road leading to the mountain hostel Sorteny Borda, to 1,970 m altitude. Here may resume another road leading to Lake Estany de l'Estanyó and a mountain of 2,915 m known as the Pic de l'Estanyó . In the tiny church of Sant Martí , Romanesque erected in the curtains, 2 km south of Llorts, you can admire the twelfth century frescoes in excellent condition. From Andorra la Vella, part daily bus service to Llorts and El Serrat, 16 km and another line runs along the 6 km which separate them from Ordino. La Seu d'Urgell. is the gateway to Andorra from Spain, a beautiful place where to refuel overnight. Since the ninth century was established as the seat of the bishops and counts of Urgell, English fraction of the co-princes of Andorra. Located south of the central Plaça dels Oms , the Cathedral of Santa Maria , XII century, is one of the most outstanding Romanesque Catalonia, despite having undergone several renovations over the years. The building houses the Diocesan Museum , with a large number of mural paintings, writings and altar pieces, plus a Beatus, illustrated manuscript on Revelation, very unusual, X. century La Seu d'Urgell is located 9 km south of the road CG1 Andorra, a frequent bus service connects with the principality. Toulouse. Student Center very dynamic and lively, is one of the fastest growing cities with populations of France and has many museums, churches, gardens and galleries. Besides being the closest metropolis to Andorra and enjoy a lively nightlife, its inhabitants are reputed to be the nicest French in the region. The Place du Capitole is the main square of the city there are the City Hall building , the eighteenth century, and the Théâtre du Capitole , one of theater's most prestigious opera France. South of the plaza, is the Vieux Quartier (Old Quarter) with its streets and alleys intact from the eighteenth century. The city is full of notable churches delight to all lovers of religious architecture. Saint Sernin basilica , the eleventh century French Romanesque structure is larger, which include the twelfth-century frescoes of the north transept. The Notre Dame du Taur is a Gothic building was also built in honor of St. Sernin, a child martyr of the city who died in the year 257 AD to be tied to the tail of a bull. The black Madonna of the inner chapel dating from the XVI century. It also highlights the church des Jacobins, Gothic, and relics of St. Thomas Aquinas , now buried under the new and ornate altar. to enjoy leisure, you are advised to approach the area of \u200b\u200bbars located around the Place Saint Georges , where you can choose from a dozen clubs. The Toulouse large gay population in local meets south of the Place du Capitole and the west bank of the Garonne river. Toulouse is situated 180 km northwest of Andorra la Vella following the road and then the N20 CG2 French. There are trains and buses that connect Toulouse and the French border towns of L'Hospitalet, La Tour de Carol and Ax-les-Thermes, from where one can travel by bus to Andorra la Vella.

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TIRANA

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Tirana

Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania. Located in the district of the same name. Founded in 1614, and became the capital Albanians in 1920.
Tirana is the industrial and cultural center Albania. Major industries include agricultural products and machinery, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and metallurgy. Tirana has experienced rapid growth and established many new industries since the 1920's.
The Republic of Albania is located in the southeast Europe . Its coast, 450 Kms approximately is washed by the Adriatic Sea to the west and south by the Ionian Sea. Albania limited the south by Greece, on the east by the Republic of Macedonia, northwestern Serbia and Montenegro to the north .

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General Information

Area: 31 km ²
Population: 830,000 inhabitants .
Country: Albania. Area: 28,748 km ². Population: 3,600,000 hab. nationalities and ethnicities: majority Albanians and minority Greek and Slavic. Religion: Muslim 70%, Orthodox 17%, 10% Catholic. inhabitants: Albanian / Albanian Language: Albanian . Ghega main dialects are to the north of the river Shkumbini, and Tosk in the south. Government: Parliamentary republic
President Bamir Topi
: Prime Minister Sali Berisha
Currency: New Lek (LK, ALL)
phone code: +355 Local time: GMT +1
Electricity: 220V, 50 Hz
Weights and Measures: Metric

Climate: Mediterranean with hot, dry summers ; The winters, especially in inland areas are cold and cloudy . Inside the country, the climate is more extreme, continental, while the coast the climate is much more moderate in the air from the sea. The average temperature in Tirana , varies between 6.7 ° C in January and 31 ° C in July. The annual rainfall is 1200 mm , the driest months are July and August while the wettest months are November and December.

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Shopping

The most typical objects Albania can find both in the bazaars of cities as in hotel shops including find a wide range of carpets, silk and silver. As crafts in wood and ceramics, handbags and shoes made by hand, musical instruments and popular music, as well as copper objects and dolls. The

Most shops open at 7:00 pm , Closing time at noon to open again from 16:00 to 19:00 Some open even on Sundays. Banks cash checks only from 8:30 am to 11:00 pm

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To Visit

Tirana , was founded in 1614 and made the capital of Albania in 1920. is a small city, which can be explored on foot. In the heart of the city is the Plaza de Skanderberg , this is a large open space, crossed by the great avenue of Bulevardi Dëshmorët and Kombit . You can start the tour by a visit to History Museum, located on the square in front of the Hotel Tirana. Beside the museum is the Palace of Culture , Soviet style, with a theater, cafes, restaurants, numerous art galleries and entrance to the National Library .

Around the square is the Bank of Albania, the Mosque of Ethem Bey , dating from 1793, one of the most beautiful buildings in the city and whose interior is worth seeing; Clock Tower, built in 1830; Gallery Tirana Art and theaters, including Teatri i Kukallave . Crossing the River
Lana , which crosses the city and following the Dëshmorët and Kombit Bulevardi, is a cultural center of interest, the Enver Hoxha Museum , hosting international conferences. Facing it is the Central Committee building where some Labor Party ministers. Many political leaders living in Enver Hoxha Estate, located in Qemali Ismail street near the museum of the same name.

At the end of Bulevardi Kombit Dëshmorët and south of the city are: the Congress Palace, Archaeological Museum, Qemal Stafa Stadium, which hosts football matches, and the University of Tirana a great park (Parku Kombëtar), which has a outdoor theater, a zoo, a botanical garden and an artificial lake .
Across the River and north of the city is Catholic Cathedral and the Orthodox Church.

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Formalities

To access needed Albania passport valid for at least 6 months , for stays of less than 30 days nor visa is required.
Airport charges for international and domestic flights are included in the ticket price.

Food & Fun

The ingredients used in Albanian cuisine are typically Mediterranean influences with Turkish, Greek and Italian . But mostly Turkish which is strongly influenced by it.
Among local dishes include çomlek , meat with onion, Ferg, rosto me willows and Tave kosi kosi , with lamb and yogurt. Areas of rivers and lakes also enjoy excellent fish. Are typical in the Balkans grilled meats like shishkebap, and qofte romstek . Among the desserts, try the akullore, a very unique flavored ice cream.

Among the typical drinks stresses that as an aperitif we usually take a brandy called Raki and a liquor called UZO and various fruit liqueurs or herbs such as Fernet . the white wine and red highlights on beer is mostly imported from Macedonia and Greece. coffee or espresso Turkish take it.

Among the entertainment highlights Albanians preferred theater, so that each town has interesting performances, which are posted on the walls of the city. Sporting events usually take place at local stadiums on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
To relax and enjoy the holiday does not forget beaches the Albanian coast where you can practice water sports the well as in areas of lakes and rivers.

Tours

Northern Albania offers visitors two important things: the ability to enjoy a wonderful scenery of mountains in a landscape that is worth see, and the made in the old story who keep their cities.
Durrës. is the second largest city after Tirana. The bay is located southwest of the city has beautiful beaches that attract tourism and many hotels are concentrated area. The importance of this port in the east of the Adriatic and the Greeks knew when they founded the city in 627 BC , and christened with the name of Epidamnus . After the Romans changed his name, which has evolved today and took it as a stop on the road of Via Appia, which linked Rome to Constantinople. This old city was repeatedly taken.

Between 1914 and 1920 was the capital of Albania . A Despite being mainly an industrial city , Durrës keeps the memory of the ancient Roman and Byzantine civilizations whose ruins significantly embellish.
Among the attractions the city has highlighted the Archaeological Museum, which housed inside objects are unique. It is surrounded by a beautiful garden near the Byzantine walls , surrounding the city center, built after the invasion of the Visigoths in 481 and which were added Venetian towers XIV century. Within the walls lies the Roman Amphitheater , built in the early centuries of the Christian era. Side walls are the Sultan Mosque and Moisiut Popullore Ekspozita and Kultur. To the north of the city include the Aleksander Moisiu Theatre and Roman Bath . Further north is the Martyrs' Cemetery . On the way to the sea is the King Ahmet Zog Palace, near the lighthouse.

Kruja. to 608 meters on the side of a mountain stands the city of Kruja, an important and crucial story for Albania. No wonder the national hero Skanderberg , settled there in the fifteenth century. Citadel , Defended the hero of the Turks still held between the modern city. There is the Historical Museum, which has long struggles against the Ottoman Empire through their relics; the Ethnographic Museum; Bektashi Tekke, place of worship of a mystical sect of Islam, and Turkish baths .
The hottest place in town is the Turkish Bazaar, where you can admire all kinds of crafts and objects.

Shkodra. Near the lake that bears his name is the old capital Ghega , one of the oldest in Europe. Well framed between the lake, the river Buna and Drin. Shkodra has always been the most Catholic city Albania, has a great cathedral, the Cathedral Catholic 1858; Jesuit and Franciscan monasteries, seminaries and religious libraries. The only mosque escaped the Cultural Revolution of 1967 was the Leaden Mosque, built in 1774.
After seeing the city, the beautiful Shkodra Lake offers visitors the most beautiful scenery can be enjoyed from the cafe which is on its shores.

Lezha. In this city are the remains of Skanderberg where died of fever. His tomb can be visited at the ruins of the Franciscan Church of St. Nicholas. Nearby are also Ethnographic Museum and the medieval citadel.
Al southern Albania include the following cities:
Berat. is known in Albania as "city of a thousand windows." is the capital of the district and county of Berat. Also known as "museum city", because it retains its historic neighborhoods. Mangalem, Gorica and Kalgia are the names given to the three old towns. Berat also has numerous mosques and churches interest.

Among the most notable sights are the Museum i Lufter; the Ethnographic Museum and Onufri Museum in Citadel ; The Church of the Holy Trinity and of the Evangelists; and some mosques as Leaden Mosque, built in 1555, the Mosque of King of 1512 and a mosque converted into a museum of 1827 near the Palace of Culture Tutulani Margarita. The city spreads dominate the banks of the Osun River and has a beautiful landscape to behold.

Elbasan. Located halfway between Durres and Pogradec . The city walls were built by the Turks and still remain intact. In the center are the Turkish Baths , dating from the seventeenth century. Nearby is the Ethnographic Museum, a typical nineteenth-century Balkan building. The Puerta del Bazar near the clock tower through it reaches King Mosque, built in the fifteenth century, and Orthodox Church of Santa Maria.

Gjirokastra. museum is a beautiful city in the middle of the mountains in Drin valley, and an important tradition Tosk. The buildings of the city kept a beautiful harmony in black and white stone persevering in its history. The city is full of interesting museums to see, including highlights National Museum of the War of Liberation and Ethnographic Museum. In the center of town is the Citadel or Kalaja , a museum of arms Bazar Mosque, 1757, and ABC Mëmëdheu Monument, commemorating the revival of Albanian education.

Butrint. This exciting city is visited mostly its ruins, which show a long history. Among the most interesting places should be noted Strength; Greek Theatre, the third century before Christ; Public Baths, geometric mosaic worth seeing; a baptistery decorated with mosaics of colorful animals; a bas-relief of a lion killing a bull is a symbol of the resistance force, and on top of the acropolis a museum full of interesting facts about the area with a terrace that has the best views.
in Butrint is also a nice salt lake connected to the sea through a channel, which are worth visiting.

Vlora. is the most important port in southern Albania. The city is located in a bay 80 kilometers from the Strait of Otranto , from where boats leave to Italy quite often. Among the places to visit in the city include the Archaeological Museum, the monument that commemorates the proclamation of the independence of Albania in Vlora in 1912 ; Murad Mosque dating from 1542; a War Cemetery , and of course, beach town.

Fier. Beside Gjanica River is this city, also the oil industry center. Stresses the Monastery of Santa Maria which now houses the archaeological museum. A few kilometers away Apolonia, known for its historical ruins. These outstanding historical monuments dating from the second century as the bouleterion and Odeon, a small theater, an arcade III century BC and defensive walls dating from the fourth century BC.

Pogradec. is located in the interior, the shores of Lake Ohrid that Albania shares with Macedonia, and a few miles from Lake Prespa , most of which is Macedonia. Is an ideal place for holidays with beaches on the lake, offering visitors a unique landscape, where you can enjoy a particularly healthy mountain climate.
Korça. is a great city, considered the cultural center of South and a rich agricultural region . The most interesting thing to watch is the City Historical Museum, the Museum i Arsimit Kombëtar, or Museum of Education and the statue of the "Warrior" National Oddhise sculpted in 1932 by Paskali. Other places to visit are the Museum of Medieval Art Albanian the bazaar area with numerous antique shops, and Mirahorit Mosque , Which dates from 1485, the oldest in Albania.

Saranda. On the south coast this lovely city is bathed by the waters of the gulf that bears his name, tucked between the mountains and the Ionian Sea . The city name comes from a Christian monastery called Santi Quaranta. The main attraction of the area are some ancient ruins , excellent climate, and for the Albanians the paradise of their honeymoons.

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