encamp

encamp
/en kamp"/, v.i.
1. to settle or lodge in a camp.
v.t.
2. to make into a camp.
3. to lodge or place in a camp.
[1540-50; EN-1 + CAMP1]

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      village, Andorra, on a headstream of the Valira River. Its agricultural economy is supplemented by tourism, especially skiing. Encamp has a broadcasting transmitter of Radio Andorra. Above the village is Engolasters Lake, accessible by cable car. There are facilities for generating hydroelectric power. In the locality is Pessons Peak (9,400 feet [2,865 metres]). Pop. (2006 est.) 8,531.

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