Interesting facts about Andorra

1. In Europe Andorra ranks in as the sixth smallest nation. It consists of 181

square miles.
2. The capital city of Andorra is Andorra la Vella.
3. In Europe Vella is the highest based on elevation.
4. Vella is 3,356 feet above sea level.
5. The main language of Andorra is Catalan.
6. Tourism is the main industry in Andorra.
7. Andorra is ranked fourth in the world when it comes to human life
expectancy.
8. The expected life span of a person in Andorra is 82 years of age.
9. There is no official army in Andorra.
10.They are protected by France and Spain.
11.When emergencies arise within Andorra all men between the ages of 21 and
60 are required by law to serve and defend.
12.By law the male head of each family in Andorra is required to own a gun in
case of attack or emergency.
13.Out of each year Andorra commonly receives 300 days of sunshine.
14.Only 2 percent of Andorra is used for agriculture.
15.The majority of food and resources has to be shipped in to the country.
16.Free healthcare is provided by the government for all individuals that are
employed.
17.It is the 16th smallest country in the world by land
18.It is the 11th smallest by population.
19.It is only about 40km to drive from one side of the country to the other.
20.Total population of Andorra is about 85,000 which includes citizens and
residents.
21.Andorra produces a lot of Tobacco
22.They have two princes who jointly share the position of prince
23.Andorra is the only country in the world with Catalan as its official language
24.Andorra has never been in a war in almost 1,000 years
25.Andorra has no national bank and has never had its own currency
26.Andorra currently used the Euro as its currency
27.Andorra is not part of the EU, EFTA or the Euro zone
28.The mountainous country of Andorra is located in Southwestern Europe,
between Spain and France.
29.The country is believed to be 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC.
30.Andorra experiences a temperate climate with warm dry summers and cold
snowy winters.
31.Coma Pedrosa is the highest point in the country of Andorra. It has an altitude
of 2,946 meters or 9,665 feet.
32.Jaume Bartumeu Cassany is the Head of the Government of Andorra. Jaume
Bartumeu has been in the position of power since 2009.
33.Andorra is ruled by two authorities. The co-heads include Nicolas Sarkozy
(President of France) and Joan Enric Vives I Sicilia (Bishop of la Seu d'Urgell).
34.Catalan, French, Portugese and Spanish are the most common languages all
over Andorra. Catalan is the official language of Andorra.

35.Andorra la Vella is the Capital of Andorra and the Euro is its National currency.
Andorra la Vella is lucky enough to lie at the junction of two mountain
streams.
36.The country of Andorra boasts of a 100% literacy rate.
37.In spite of the countrys thriving tourism industry, Andorra does not have an
airport. The closest airport is Spains El Prat Barcelona Airport. The airport is
located at a distance of 140 miles/225 kilometers away from the Principality.
38.Andorra is a duty free zone and that makes it a country free of restrictions in
terms of duties. However, you will have to follow the restrictions imposed by
France or Spain, if youre leaving from either of the two countries.
39.Andorra is noted for being a popular centre for winter sports. Winter sports
are especially popular in Escaldes-Engordany and Andorra la Vella.
40.The cuisine in Andorra is vastly Catalan. Local favorites include trinxat (a
potato and cabbage dish), coques (flavored flat cakes), and truites de
carreroles (a mushroom omlette).
41.Casa de la Val, popularly known as the ancient seat of the government is one
of Andorras most popular tourist destinations. Apart from the ancient seat of
the government, an historic 12th-century church boasts of its fair share of
visitors.
42.As far as immigrants are concerned, Andorra is as good as a magnet. The
country attracts a large number of immigrants, both legal and illegal,
because of an economy sans income taxes. Andorra is a tax-haven of sorts.
43.Raising sheep is Andorras most important livestock activity while the
manufacturing of cigars, cigarettes, and furniture make up for quite an
important industry too.
44.Andorra has an area of 468 square miles.
45.Andorra is an overwhelmingly Roman Catholic nation, with about 90% of the
population practicing.
46.Andorra celebrates Our Lady of Meritxell Day on September 8, which honors
the Patron Saint of Andorra.
47.Industry: Tourism, cattle raising, timber, banking
48.Agriculture: Rye, wheat, barley, oats; sheep
49.Exports: Tobacco products, furniture
50.GDP per Capita: U.S. $19,000
51.Conventional long form: Principality of Andorra
52.Conventional short form: Andorra
53.Local long form: Principat d'Andorra
54.Local short form: Andorra
55.Andorra's first written constitution was drafted in 1991
56.Andorra Constitution: approved by referendum 14 March 1993;
57.Andorra Constitution: effective 28 April 1993
58.Andorra population growth rate: 0.274%
59.Andorra highest point: Pic de Coma Pedrosa 2,946 m
60.Andorra lowest point: Riu Runer 840 m
61.About 2% of Andorra's land is arable.
62.Gran Valira is the Longest River in Andorra
63.Andorra birth rate is 9 births/1,000 population
64.Andorra infant mortality rate is 4 deaths/1,000 live births
65.Andorra fertility rate is 1.37 children born/woman

66.Andorra ethnic groups: Spanish - 43% ; Andorran - 33% ; Portuguese - 11% ;

French - 7% ; other - 6%
67.All of Andorra is mountainous, and in total, there are 65 mountain peaks.
68.Andorra is a landlocked nation.
69.The Valira River (Riu Valira) is Andorra's main river. It has two branches and
leads to six small open basins (areas drained by rivers).
70.The North Valira (Valira del Norte) is the northwest branch of the main river,
flowing through the cities of La Massana, Ordino, and El Serrat.
71.The East Valira (Valira d'Orient) is the northeast branch, flowing through Les
Escaldes, Encamp, Canillo, Soldeu, and Pas de la Casa.
72.There are no desert regions in Andorra.
73.Since most of Andorra is mountainous, there are no significant areas of
plains, or flat land.
74.Andorra is located in the chain of mountains known as the Pyrenees.
75.There are no significant plateau regions in Andorra.
76.There are no major man-made structures affecting the geography of Andorra.
77.Electricity is supplied at 220 to 230V 50Hz.
78.Outlets are the European standard CEE-7/7 "Schukostecker" or "Schuko" or
the compatible, CEE-7/16 "Europlug" types.
79.There are no airports in Andorra
80.There are no train lines or stations in Andorra
81.Lamb is the main meat
82.Andorra is a co-principality located in Europe.
83.Principality of Andorra is a parliamentary democracy
84.The parliament makes the laws or rules of the country.
85.Children in Andorra attend either French, Spanish or Andorran primary
(elementary) schools.
86.Many other children in Andorra mainly think of themselves as Spanish or
Catalan.
87.Most of the population practice a religion called Roman Catholicism.
88.Spanish and Andorran are the largest ethnic groups.
89.The population of Andorra is mostly urban.
90.About 90 percent of the population (9 out of 10 people) lives in urban areas.
91.Many Andorrans learn to ski at an early age.
92.Andorra has mild summers and cold winters.
93.Skiing is very popular.
94.There is also a manufacturing sector that mainly produces cigars, cigarettes
and furniture.
95.Only 2% of Andorras land is arable, which means suitable for farming
96.Andorra remained neutral in the Napoleonic wars with Spain.
97.The United States established diplomatic relations with Andorra in 1995
98.The United States provides no development assistance to Andorra.
99.Since 1991, Andorra has had a special agreement with the European Union.
100.
It is known as a principality as it is a monarchy headed by two coprinces the Bishop of Urgell and the President of France.
101.
One of the main cultural events is the Escaldes Engordany
international jazz festival.