Andorra is a prosperous and thriving land, thanks to its tourist resources and status as a tax haven. Bank secrecy, very low consumption taxes, and duty-free sales are the key factors for attracting capital and investments.
The nature in Andorra invites many outdoor activities: hiking, horse riding, horseback walks, trips to natural parks. The territory is divided into seven communities, called parishes. At the head of Andorra is the co-principality, although now purely symbolic: the princes are the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell (Spain), although in practice, decisions are made by the Prime Minister and the Government.
Andorra is the only country in the world to have two princes who are simultaneously institutions in other states.
Andorra 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 are Catholic
- Form of government: 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
- International dialing code: +376
- International car code: AD
- Driving lane: right
- Entry documents: ID Card or Passport
- Vaccination required: No
- Electric current: 125V and 220V 50 Hz
- Measurement units: metric decimal
- Time zone: same as Italy
- Fixed-date holidays: January 1st: New Year’s Day; January 6th: Epiphany; March-April: Easter Monday; March-April: Easter; May 1st: Labor Day; Thursday 40 days after Easter: Ascension; Pentecost; 11 days after Pentecost: June 24th: Patron Saint Day; August 1st: National Major Festival; August 15th: Assumption of Mary; November 1st: All Saints’ Day; December 8th: Immaculate Conception; December 25th: Christmas; December 26th: St. Stephen’s Day
- Climate: temperate, cold in winter with cool summers
- Average temperatures: annual average in the country from 6°C to 9°C. In summer between 14°C and 19°C
- Transport: the only way to arrive is by land, through Spain or France. By train: with Spanish or French trains.
- Airports: None. The closest ones are: Barcelona and Girona in Spain, and Toulouse in France
