AndorraMarshall Cavendish, 2009 - 144 sivua Your readers will enjoy this photo-illustrated overview of the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Andorra. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World(R) series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life. |
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INTRODUCTION | 5 |
A land of mountains and valleys Rivers and lakes Climate | 11 |
HISTORY | 21 |
Historical recognition The pareatges The Middle Ages | 29 |
The structure of government Political parties and voter | 37 |
Dramatic growth The service sector Winter sports | 43 |
ENVIRONMENT | 51 |
New dangers Wildlife Saving the best | 57 |
LANGUAGE | 87 |
ARTS | 95 |
Museums and monuments | 102 |
Weekend getaways | 111 |
Religious festivals Religioussecular festivals Secular festivals | 117 |
A pastoral setting Lamb Other meats and animal products | 123 |
MAP OF ANDORRA | 133 |
GLOSSARY | 140 |
Yleiset termit ja lausekkeet
20th century Andorra la Vella Andorran citizens areas bishop of Urgell building Canillo Casa Catalan language Catholic Church celebrations co-prince of Andorra constitution construction cooked Cortinada Council count of Foix created cultural d'Andorra dances diocese of Urgell East Valira economic elected Engolasters Escaldes Escaldes-Engordany escudella Europe euros festivals foreign France and Spain French garlic government of Andorra grilled hiking holiday isard Julià de Lòria La Massana Lady of Meritxell lakes land livestock living in Andorra Madriu major Margineda Massana meat Museum Nicolas Sarkozy North Valira official language olive oil Olympic Opposite Ordino pareatge parish parliament percent political popular population Portuguese Pyrenees Mountains recently religious restaurants Romanesque Romanesque churches rural Saint sanctuary sausage schools sector served ski resorts Somatén Spain Spain and France Spanish tourists traditional urban Valira River Valleys of Andorra vegetables wine winter