Andorra is a thriving and prosperous land, thanks to its tourism resources and status as a tax haven. Banking secrecy, very low consumption taxes, and duty-free shopping have all helped attract capital and investment.
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The nature in Andorra is perfect for outdoor pursuits: hiking, horseback riding, and trips to nature parks are all popular. The country is divided into seven parishes. Andorra is formally headed by two co-princes— the President of France and the Bishop of Urgel (Spain)—though the role is now mostly symbolic, with real decisions made by the Prime Minister and the government.
Andorra is the world’s only country ruled by two princes who also hold office in other states.
Andorra factsheet
- Country: Principality of Andorra
- Area: 468 km²
- Capital: Andorra la Vella
- Population: 70,000 people
- Language: Catalan, but Spanish, French, and Portuguese are also spoken
- Religion: predominantly Catholic
- Government: parliamentary democracy under co-princes: President of France and Bishop of Urgell (Spain)
- Main cities: Andorra la Vella, Caldea, Ordino, Encamp, Les Escaldes
Practical information for visiting Andorra
- Currency: Euro
- Intl. dialing code: +376
- Country code: AD
- Driving side: right
- Entry documents: National ID or passport
- Vaccinations required: None
- Electricity: 125V and 220V 50 Hz
- Measurement system: metric
- Time zone: same as Italy
- Public holidays (fixed dates): January 1: New Year; January 6: Epiphany; March-April: Easter Monday; March-April: Easter; May 1: Labor Day; 40 days after Easter (Thursday): Ascension; Pentecost; 11 days after Pentecost: June 24: Patron Saint Day; August 1: Festa Major; August 15: Assumption of Mary; November 1: All Saints; December 8: Immaculate Conception; December 25: Christmas; December 26: St. Stephen’s Day
- Climate: temperate, cold winters, cool summers
- Average temperatures: national average annually from 6 °C to 9 °C; summer between 14 °C and 19 °C
- Transport: only reachable by land, via Spain or France. By train: Spanish or French networks.
- Airports: None in Andorra. The nearest airports are: Barcelona and Girona in Spain, and Toulouse in France
