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[[Category: Urth|Andorinhões]] [[Category: Nations|Andorinhões]] [[Category: The Andorinhões| ]]
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| alt_map = Location of the Andorinhões
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| national_languages = [[Staynish]]<br>[[Andorinhean Creole]]
| regional_languages = [[Lissian (language)|Lissian]]
| languages_type = Sign language
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| established_date2 = 16 April 1487
| established_event3 = Republic of Martlet
| established_date3 = 10 October
| established_event4 = Socialist Republic of the Martlets Islands
| established_date4 = 6 May 1971
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'''The Andorinhões''' (<small>
The archipelago is composed of 19 islands and covers an area of 6,221 square kilometres (2,401 sq mi) and has a tropical climate. It's largest city is Colheitas, located on the island of Santo Ambrósio and the capital is São João das Ilhas (commonly referred as São João), located on the island of São João.
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The Andorinhões remained uninhabited until the 15th century, when members of the [[Order of the Holy Cross]] discovered and colonized the islands. The Order of the Holy Cross proclaimed the islands sovereign in 1487, and named it ''[[Sovereign Land of the Holy Cross|Terra Soberana da Santa Cruz]]''.
Since the beginning of the 1990s the Andorinhões has operated as a stable representative democracy. Lacking natural resources, its developing economy is mostly service-oriented, with a growing focus on tourism and foreign investment. The country is a founding member of the [[International Forum]] and joined the [[United Nations of the Auroran Continent]] on October 2021.
==Etymology==
The name for the Andorinhões comes from the [[swift]], the heraldic animal of the nation, also known as the ''martlet''. Previously, the term ''Andorinhas'' was used, which is for the actual national animal, the [[swallow]] and was changed to the actual term with the introduction of a new [[Constitution of the Andorinhões|constitution]] in 1992.
On 24 October 2001, the country's delegation announced that the official name should no longer be translated into other languages. Instead of "Andorignoes," the designation "Andorinhões" is to be used. Staynish-speakers have used the staynicised versions of the name such as "Martlets" or "Andorignas" for the archipelago and for the country. In 2001 the Andorinhean government determined that the
==History==
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Before the arrival of the Order of the Holy Cross, the islands were uninhabited. They were discovered by Maurício de Corvos in 1412 who was afterwards appointed Commander of the islands by the Grand Master of the Holy Cross.
In 1435, settlers of the Order arrived at the island of Santa Maria and founded a settlement which became the city of Santa Cruz. The islands were proclaimed to be sovereign and independent in 1487, this fast-tracked other settlements and many islands acquisitions. With such a massive expansion and still little population, the government had grown considerably and had trouble exercising its rule. The government progressively levied new taxes, especially on the recently acquired islands which angered the newly established populations there, feeling that the more populous islands be the one to provide for the services.
===Republicanism (
With the population angered with the government, a small group of influent people met with the goal to find solutions on the issues with the government. At first, the solution put forward was to negotiate with the government and to reduce the level of taxes by spreading it more evenly through the years. This proposal was rejected by the government. In
===Socialism (1960-1990)===
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==Geography==
:''Main article: [[Geography of the Andorinhões]]''
[[File:São João das Ilhas.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|View of the bay in [[São João das Ilhas]]|right|alt=]]
===Climate===
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===Foreign relations===
:''Main article: [[Foreign relations of the Andorinhões]]''
The Andorinhões is a founding member of the [[International Forum]].
It is a member of only one regional organisation, the [[United Nations of the Auroran Continent]] since October 2021.
===Judiciary===
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==Economy==
:''Main article: [[Economy of the Andorinhões]]''
[[File:Andorinhões Exports Treemap (2020).png|thumb|upright=0.6|A proportional representation of the Andorinhões' exports|right|alt=]]
[[File:Andorinhões Imports Treemap (2020).png|thumb|upright=0.6|A proportional representation of the Andorinhões' imports|right|alt=]]
The Andorinhões' notable economic growth and improvement in living conditions despite a lack of natural resources could classify the nation as a developing nation rather than a least developed country.
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====Shipping====
[[File:Ship São Pedro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|The ''São Pedro'', a ship registered in the Andorinhões|left|alt=]]
The Andorinhões plays a role in the international shipping industry as a [[flag of convenience]] for commercial vessels. Cargo vessels are also built in the Andorinhões and is accounting for approximately 8% of all exports.
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===Visual arts===
[[File:Tarde de Domingo (1991) - Hector da Espada.jpeg|thumb|upright=0.6|[[Hector da Espada]] was one of the most prolific modern painters in the Andorinhões. (''Sunday Afternoon''; 1991)|right|alt=
The Andorinhões has a relatively short history in visual arts. From 1973 to 1990, the regime of Octávio Forte imposed heavy restrictions on civilian life and art was not considered by the authorities as a valuable addition to society. The art community expanded considerably when most restrictions were lifted following the death of Forte. The country is mostly known for its [[modernism]] and [[contemporary art]]. [[Hector da Espada]] is the most well known painter from the Andorinhões.
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===Cuisine===
[[File:Andorinhean spicy chicken.jpeg|thumb|upright=0.8|Andorinhean spicky chicken with fries and spicy sauce.|left|alt=]]
The cuisine of the Andorinhões is based on the staple of coconut and the many species of fish found in the ocean. Desserts made on the islands include coconut and coconut milk, rather than animal milk. Vegetables available during most of the year are potatoes, onions, tomatoes, manioc, cabbage and dried beans. Fruits such as bananas and papayas are available year-round, while others like mangoes and avocados are seasonal. Other food source include some meat, mostly pork, being eaten mostly to celebrate events.▼
▲The cuisine of the Andorinhões is based on the staple of coconut and the many species of fish found in the ocean. Desserts made on the islands include coconut and coconut milk, rather than animal milk. Vegetables available during most of the year are potatoes, onions, tomatoes, manioc, cabbage and dried beans. Fruits such as bananas and papayas are available year-round, while others like mangoes and avocados are seasonal. Other food source include some meat, mostly
===Sports===
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==Transport==
:''Main article: [[Transport in the Andorinhões]]''
[[File:LAA-Air Andorinhões A310.png|thumb|upright=1.5|Andorinhean national [[flag carrier]] LAA Air Andorinhões|right|alt=]]
Transportation in the Andorinhões is mostly done by plane and by ferries. The national flag-carrier, [[LAA Air Andorinhões]] provides service to and from the Andorinhões and its subsidiary, [[LAA Expresso]], provides domestic service within the nation.
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