Andorra
Definition
A small sovereign independent state located in southwestern Europe, in the eastern Pyrenees mountains, bordered by France and Spain. Organized as a co-parliamentary principality, it is globally recognized for its spectacular alpine landscapes, an economy driven by tourism, duty-free trade, and financial services, as well as its unique historical status as a co-principality.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Andorra
- Principality of Andorra
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, feminine singular context, lack of structural plural forms. |
| Formation | Toponymic proper name of obscure etymological origin, likely derived from Basque ('andurrial' - shrubland) or Arabic variants. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ænˈdɔːrə] |
| Source | Gazetteer of World States and Sovereign Territories |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În fiecare an, milioane de turiști vizitează Andorra pentru a se bucura de stațiunile de schi moderne și de cumpărături scutite de taxe.
EN: Every year, millions of tourists visit Andorra to enjoy its modern ski resorts and duty-free shopping.
RO: Andorra a reușit să își păstreze neutralitatea politică și independența de-a lungul secolelor datorită tratatelor sale diplomatice unice.
EN: Andorra has managed to maintain its political neutrality and independence throughout the centuries due to its unique diplomatic treaties.
RO: Granițele muntoase fac ca accesul în Andorra să se realizeze exclusiv pe cale rutieră, statul neavând rețea feroviară sau aeroport propriu.
EN: The mountainous borders mean that access to Andorra is achieved exclusively by road, as the state lacks its own railway network or airport.
Idioms & Phrases
Coprincipe al Andorrei / Co-Prince of Andorra
RO: Titlu oficial deținut în mod conjunct de către președintele Franței și episcopul de Urgell din Spania, care servesc drept șefi de stat ai principatului.
EN: An official title held jointly by the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell in Spain, who serve as the heads of state of the principality.
Valea Andorrei / Andorra Valley
RO: Regiune geografică centrală formată de râul Valira, care concentrează majoritatea așezărilor umane și activităților economice din țară.
EN: A central geographical region formed by the Valira River, concentrating most of the human settlements and economic activities in the country.
Constituția Andorrei / Constitution of Andorra
RO: Legea fundamentală adoptată în anul 1993, care a transformat vechiul sistem feudal într-un stat democratic și modern cu drepturi depline.
EN: The fundamental law adopted in 1993, which transformed the ancient feudal system into a modern, fully democratic state.
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