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Andorra witnessed political changes in 1981 when the Government of Andorra, as a separate constitutional body, was created comprising the head of the government, ministers and councillors who were assigned specific areas to look after. In March 1993 by way of referendum, Andorrans voted to establish the country as an independent, democratic 'parliamentary co-principality', placing full sovereignty in the hands of the Andorran people, with the French and Spanish co-princes continuing to function as joint heads of state, but with greatly reduced powers. Andorra joined the United Nations in 1993 and the Council of Europe in 1994.
In recent years Andorra has maintained its status as a centre for banking, skiing and duty-free shopping. These activities are bringing the principality not just wealth but also over 11 million visitors a year.
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