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I think, what you are curious about is the difference between good orbifolds (which have a manifold cover) and bad ones (having no manifold cover). There are standard examples of a "teardrop" and a "spindle" as bad orbifolds. The best way to reach them (with explanations), is to read Thurston's notes (or google out some other lecture notes on orbifolds, which are now numerous).