Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley | Andorra

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The Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley is an exceptional geographical unit located in the south-eastern part of Andorra, in the heart of the Pyrenees. It covers more than 9% of the national territory.

The upper part of the valley is an exposed glacial landscape, with spectacular steep cliffs, rock and lake glaciers. Lower down, the valley narrows and becomes more wooded, while in its lowest section the river flows into a short gorge. A secondary valley, the Perafita-Claror Valley, merges with the Madriu Valley from the South-West.

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Postal services in Andorra are not operated by its two larger neighbouring countries, Spain and France. This postcard travelled through the Spanish mail system.

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Church of Sant Miquel d’Engolasters | Andorra

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The church of Sant Miquel d’Engolasters is a church located in Engolasters,  Andorra. In the background you see  Andorra la Vella, the capital of Andorra. Located high in the east Pyrenees between France and Spain.

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2014 Europa stamp, this year theme is musical instruments: the bagpipe (La Buna).

Postal services in Andorra are unique in the way that they are not operated by the Principality itself, but by its two larger neighboring countries Spain and France. 

Spanish post boxes are red and French ones are yellow. Both postal administrations issue their own postage stamps for use in Andorra.

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Church of Sant Joan de Caselles, Andorra

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Andorra is a small landlocked country in southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France. It is the sixth smallest nation in Europe

Sant Joan de Caselles, Canillo is one of the major Tourist Attractions in Canillo.

The church was built between the 11th and 14th centuries. It is the tallest church-tower of Andorra.

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(left) From a set of Christmas stamps 2011

(right) Capital city of Catalan Culture 2011 - Escaldes-Engordany

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