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Location map of Andorra With an area of 468 km² it is about 3 times the size of Liechtenstein, or 2.5 times the size of Washington, D.C., making it one of the smallest countries in the world bordered by more than one other country. Andorra has a population of 71,700 people (2015). Capital and largest town is Andorra la Vella. Spoken languages are Catalan (official), Spanish and French. keywords: Andorra information, Andorra news papers, tourist information for Andorra, Andorra map |
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Principality of Andorra | Principat d'Andorra |
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Background: Long isolated and impoverished, mountainous Andorra has achieved considerable prosperity since World War II through its tourist industry. Many immigrants (legal and illegal) are attracted to the thriving economy with its lack of income taxes. |
Official Name: Principat d'Andorra Local short form: Andorra Int'l long form: Principality of Andorra Int'l short form: Andorra ISO Country Code: ad, and Country Calling Code: +376 Capital: Andorra la Vella Actual Time: Sun-Apr-28 23:17 Local Time = UTC+1 Government: Parliamentary democracy that retains as its heads of state two Co-princes. Constitution: first written Constitution of Andorra 14 March 1993. Independence: with the signing of the Pariatges 1278-1288. Geography: Location: Southwestern Europe, on the massif of the Pyrenees between France and Spain. North: 42° 39' 15''; South: 42° 25' 38''; West: 1° 24' 34''; East: 1° 47' 19'' Area: 468 sq. km (180 sq. mi) Climate: Temperate; snowy, cold winters and warm, dry summers. People: Nationality: Andorran(s) Population: 71,700 (2015) Ethnic groups: Andorrans, Catalans, Spaniards, French, Portuguese. Religion: Roman Catholic Official Languages: Catalan (official), Spanish and French Literacy: 99,9% Exports - commodities tobacco products, furniture. Imports - commodities: consumer goods, food, fuel, electricity. Currency: Euro (EUR) Sources: Servei d'Estudis del Ministeri de Finances, Ministeri de Turisme i Medi Ambient and others. |
Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of AndorraUntil 1993 there was no clear separation between legislative, executive and judicial branches in Andorra. Only the Constitution of 4 May 1993 established Andorra's politics in a framework of a parliamentary representative democracy. Head of state is the Prime Minister, the leader of the General Council of Andorra. Head of state are traditionally two Co-Princes, the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell (Catalonia, Spain).Principaute d' Andorra Govern d'Andorra, the Andorra Government. Consell General Principat d'Andorra General Council Principality of Andorra, the Parliament of Andorra. Statistics Servei d'Estudis i estadística Andorra statistics (in Catalan) MapsMaps of AndorraAndorran Maps. Map of Andorra Political Map of Andorra. Google Earth Map Andorra Searchable map and satellite view of Andorra. Google Earth Map Andorra la Vella Searchable map and satellite view of Andorra's capital. Topographic Map of the Iberian Peninsula Map of Europe Political Map of Europe. Image: Maria Rosa Ferre |
NewsBOPA / Journal officiel de la Principauté The official Bulletin of Andorra (in Catalan) El Periodico Catalan news paper (in Spanish and Catalan) |
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Arts & Culturecultura.ad Official culture portal of Andorra (in Catalan) Biblioteca nacional The national library of Andorra. Festivals and Traditions All Andorra's festivals and customs were originally related to Catholic religious celebrations and the natural cycles of the earth. Fundació Valenti Claverol Valenti Claverol Foundation houses the lifelong work of Valenti Claverol and his father, pioneer Andorran photographer José Claverol. |
Business & EconomyAndorra has become a wealthy international commercial center because of its banking sector and low taxes. As part of its effort to modernize its economy, Andorra has opened to foreign investment, and engaged in other reforms, such as advancing tax initiatives aimed at supporting a broader infrastructure. Although not a member of the EU, Andorra enjoys a special relationship with the organization and uses the euro as its national currency. Cambra de Comerç Indústria i Serveis Andorran Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services. Banks Andbank Andbank is the oldest private bank in Andorra, founded in 1930, has subsidiaries in several European and American states. Banca Privada d'Andorra Andorran (defunct?) capital bank founded in 1957, it provides banking services in Andorra, Luxembourg, and Panama. Crèdit Andorrà Andorran financial group, founded in 1949. MoraBanc Joint trading name of two Andorran banks, the Banc Internacional d'Andorra and its subsidiary Banca Mora. Retailer Grans Magatzems Pyrénées (Pyrénées) Department stores, supermarkets, restaurants, with its main department store in Andorra la Vella. Business Magazine All-Andorra.com Promoting Andorra and everything to do with business, living and traveling in this country. |
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Travel and Tour Consumer Information Country GuidesAndorra has become a popular tourist destination visited by approximately 10 million people each year drawn by the winter sports, summer climate, and duty-free shopping. Destination Andorra Visit Andorra Official Tourist information website of Andorra. Andorra on line A commercial guide to the Principality of Andorra (in Catalan and Spanish) andorra.com Andorra hotels. |
EducationUniversitat d'Andorra University home page, information about the University of Andorra (in Catalan) |
Environment & NatureCentre de Biodiversitat d'Andorra - IEA Andorra's Biodiversity Center (in French). |
HistoryFor 715 years, from 1278 to 1993, Andorrans lived under a unique coprincipality, ruled by French and Spanish leaders (from 1607 onward, the French chief of state and the Bishop of Urgell). In 1993, this feudal system was modified with the introduction of a modern, constitution; the co-princes remained as titular heads of state, but the government transformed into a parliamentary democracy. Arxiu Històric Nacional The national Archives. A thousand years of culture Site about Andorra's history. History of Andorra Wikipedia entry about Andorra's history. |
Searchandorraportal.com Andorran portal. Sources and additional Information on AndorraBBC Country profile Andorra Amnesty International: Andorra FAO: Andorra GlobalEDGE: Andorra Human Rights Watch: Andorra OEC: Andorra Reporters Without Borders: Andorra Wikipedia: Andorra The World Factbook -- Andorra |
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