Showing posts with label Andorra. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Andorra. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

The map of Andorra



Postcard
This card was sent some time ago by the French postal service of Andorra. 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.

Sunday, March 25, 2018

Flags of the World | Andorra



Postcard
The flag of the tiny country Andorra, which is situated in the mountains between France and Spain, was adopted in 1866. The design is related to the flags of France, Spain and Catalonia, all historically linked with this small country.

The design is also similar to the flags of Romania, Moldova, and Chad. All of these are vertical tricolours of blue, yellow, and red, but unlike that of Andorra, their flags have all stripes of equal width.

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley | Andorra


Postcard
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.

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

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Church of Sant Miquel d’Engolasters | Andorra




Postcard
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.

Stamp
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.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Church of Sant Joan de Caselles, Andorra


Postcard
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.

Stamps


(left) From a set of Christmas stamps 2011
(right) Capital city of Catalan Culture 2011 - Escaldes-Engordany

Flags

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