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Andorra is a very small country situated between France and Spain, perched high in the eastern Pyrenees. Andorra’s surface area is 468 square kilometres (181 sq mi)and consists predominantly of rugged mountains of an average height of 1,996 metres (6,549 ft) with the highest being the Coma Pedrosa at 2,946 metres (9,665 ft). Andorran towns are built at the bottom of valleys, not at the top of mountains. The capital city is Andorra la Vella situated on the Gran Valira river. Unfortunately, Andorra cannot be accessed by rail or air. The closest airports are Barcelona in Spain and Toulouse in … Continue reading →