The Principality of Andorra is located in Southwestern Europe. It is a landlocked country, and shares its borders with Spain and France. It is the sixth smallest nation in Europe.
Andorra le Vella is the capital of Andorra. It is the located in the south west of Andorra. It is at an elevation of 1023meters, making it the highest capital city in Europe. It was settled during the late Neolithic, probably by the Andosin tribe. It has been the principal city of Andorra since 1278.
How big is Andorra?
Andorra is the sixth smallest country in Europe. It covers an area of 180.55 square miles and has an estimated population of 84,082. Its geographic coordinates are 42 30N, 1 31E.
What is the currency of Andorra?
The official currency of Andorra is Euro. Its ISO 4217 code is EUR. It is issued by the European Central Bank.
Which is the largest city of Andorra?
Andorra la Vella is the largest city of Andorra. Its geographic coordinates are 42 30N, 1 30E. It covers an area of 11.6 square miles and has an estimated population of 24,574.
What is the official language of Andorra?
The official language of Andorra is Catalan. It's a Romance language and is promoted by the Andorran government. Other languages spoken in the country are Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
What is the religion of Andorra?
Approximately 90% of the population in Andorra is Roman Catholic. The constitution of the country offers some special privileges to this religious group. Religious minorities in the country include Muslim, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Jews.
What is the literacy rate of Andorra?
The literacy rate of Andorra is 100%.
Who is the political leader of Andorra?
Andorra is a parliamentary representative democracy. The Prime Minister of the country is the head of the government. The President of France and the Bishop of Urgell act as co-princes. President of France is an elected reigning monarch, although he is not elected by the popular vote of the Andorran people. The executive powers are exercised by the government, while the legislative powers are vested in both government and parliament. Antoni Marti is the current Prime Minister of Andorra. He assumed office on May 11, 2011.
When is the National Day of Andorra celebrated?
The National Day of Andorra is celebrated on September 8, and is also known as Our Lady of Meritxell Day. It is celebrated as a national holiday. Our Lady of Meritxell is statue depicting an apparition of the Virgin Mary. It was destroyed in 1972, but a replica of it can be found in new Meritxell Chapel. It is celebrated with the Aurora Mass, after which people enjoy mid-morning snacks. The mass concludes with the pilgrims singing traditional poems and paying homage to the Virgin.
What is the economy of Andorra like?
In 2007, the GDP of Andorra was $3.66 billion, while its GDP per capita income was $42,500. Service sector accounts for 79% of the GDP, followed by industry: 20.8%, and agriculture: 0.3%. Main industries in the country include tourism, cattle raising, timber, banking, tobacco, and furniture. It exports tobacco products and furniture, while it imports consumer goods, food, and electricity. Major trade flows are with France and Spain.
