Andorra: things to know about the Pyrenean principality

The Principality of Andorra is the largest of the European microstates. Nestled in the Pyrenees mountains, this area enjoys an alpine climate of cool springs, hot but dry summers and winter snows; it borders Spain to the south and west, and France to the north and east. Things to know about the Pyrenean principality.

Andorra is a small Principality in Europe. It is located between the Pyrenees, France and Spain. Photo:©Andorra tourism
Andorra is a small Principality in Europe. It is located between the Pyrenees, France and Spain. Photo:©Andorra tourism
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THEAndorra it is a prosperous and flourishing land, thanks to its tourist resources and tax haven status. Banking secrecy, very low consumption taxes and duty-free sales are the key factors to attract capital and investments.

La nature in Andorra invites you to practice many outdoor activities: hiking, riding, horseback riding, trips to nature parks. The territory is divided into seven communities, called parishes. At the head of theAndorra there is the co-principalship, even if now purely symbolic: the princes are the President of the French and the Bishop of Urgel (Spain), even if in reality the decisions fall to the Prime Minister and the Government.

Andorra is the only country in the world to have two principles that are simultaneously established in other states.

Andorra's profile

  • Country: Principality of Andorra
  • Area 468 km²
  • Capital: Andorra – La Vella
  • Population: 70.000 inhabitants
  • Language: Catalan, but Spanish, French and Portuguese are also spoken
  • Religion: the majority is Catholic
  • State law: parliamentary democracy: co-governed by the President of the French Republic and the Bishop of Urgell (Spain)
  • Major cities: Andorra – La Vella, Caldea, Ordino, Encamp, Les Escaldes

Useful information about Andorra

  • Currency: Euro
  • Country code: +376
  • International license plate:  AD
  • Driving lane: right
  • Entry documents: Identity Card or Passport
  • Vaccination required: NN
  • Electric current: 125V and 220V 50 Hz
  • Unit of measure: decimal metric
  • Jet lag: as in Italy
  • Fixed date holidays: January 1st: New Year's Eve; January 6: Epiphany; March-April: Easter Monday; March-April: Easter; May 1st: Labor Day; Thursday 40 days after Easter: Ascension; Pentecost; 11 days after Pentecost: 24 June: Patronal feast; 1 August: National Major Day; August 15: assumption of Mary; November 1: All Saints' Day; December 8: Immaculate Conception; December 25: Christmas; December 26: Boxing Day
  • Climate: temperate, cold winter with cool summers
  • Average temperatures: the annual average in the country is 6 °C to 9 °C. In summer between 14°C and 19°C
  • Transportation: the only way to get there is by land, through Spain or France. By train: with Spanish or French trains.
  • Airports: NN. The closest ones are: Barcelona and Girona in Spain, and the one in Toulouse in France

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