<b>El gran Carlemany</b> (The Great Charlemagne) is the national anthem of the Principality of Andorra. {{i|Nationalism}} [[Nationalism|Enric Marfany Bons]] composed the music, while the lyrics were authored by {{i|Catholicism}} [[Catholicism|Joan Benlloch i Vivó]], written in a first-person narrative from the point of view of Andorra. It was adopted as the national anthem on 8 September 1921, which is also the national day of Andorra. The lyrics make reference to several key aspects of Andorran culture and history, such as the heritage of the {{i|Carolingian Empire}} [[Carolingian Empire]].
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The great [[File:Charlemagne-icon.png]] [[Charlemagne Thought|Charlemagne]], my father,<br>
liberated me from the [[File:Islam-icon.png]] [[Islam|Saracens]], <br>
and from heaven he gave me life <br>
of Meritxell, the great Mother. <br>
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I was born a princess and heiress <br>
between two nations, neutral; <br>
I am the only remaining daughter <br>
of the [[File:Carolingian Empire-icon.png]] [[Carolingian Empire]]. <br>
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Faithful and free for eleven centuries, <br>
Faithful and free I want to be. <br>
May the laws be my tutors <br>
𝄆 and my Princes defenders! 𝄇
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| El gran Carlemany, mon pare,<br>
dels alarbs em deslliurà,<br>
i del cel vida em donà<br>
de Meritxell, la gran Mare.<br>
Princesa nasquí i pubilla<br>
entre dos nacions, neutral;<br>
sols resto l'única filla<br>
de l'imperi Carlemany.<br>
Creient i lliure onze segles,<br>
creient i lliure vull ser.<br>
Siguin els furs mos tutors<br>
𝄆 i mos Prínceps defensors! 𝄇
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Template:StubTemplate:CountryInfoAndorra, officially the Principality of Andorra, is a tiny and mountainous sovereign landlocked country located in the Iberian Peninsula, sandwiched between France and Spain. He is known for his slippery mountains and ski resorts. 🎿
Andorra was ruled by a unique co-principality arrangement that endured for centuries, with successive counts and bishops inheriting their roles. Andorra remained relatively isolated and undeveloped throughout much of its history, its economy based primarily on agriculture and shepherding.
In the 20th century, Andorra began to modernize and open up to the outside world. Tourism became increasingly important to its economy, as visitors flocked to the picturesque mountain landscapes for skiing and hiking.
France and 
Spain. He is known for his slippery mountains and ski resorts. 🎿
co-principality arrangement that endured for centuries, with successive counts and bishops inheriting their roles. Andorra remained relatively isolated and undeveloped throughout much of its history, its economy based primarily on agriculture and shepherding.
Spain - Older relative, always respect yuo.
Catalonia - Other relative, always respect yuo.
Monaco - Cousin
