Andorra

Andorra

Andorra , officially the Principality of Andorra , also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra, , is a small landlocked country in southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France. It is the sixth smallest nation in Europe having an area of 468 km and an estimated population of 84,082 in 2009. Its capital, Andorra la Vella, is the highest capital city in Europe, at an elevation of 1,023 metres above sea level. The official language is Catalan, although Spanish, Portuguese, and French are also commonly spoken. The Principality...
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Capital:Andorra la Vella
Population:5,231
Official language:Catalan language
Currency:Euro
Area:180.7 sq. mi.
GDP:$78,617,570
Form of government:Parliamentary system, Monarchy, Constitutional monarchy
Also known as:Principality of Andorra

Capital city of Andorra

Andorra la Vella
Andorra la Vella
Population:22,884

Andorra la Vella is the capital of the Principality of Andorra, and is located high in the east Pyrenees between France and Spain. It is also the name of the parish that surrounds the capital. As of 2011, the city has a population of 22,256, and the urban area, which includes Escaldes-Engordany plus satellite villages, has over 40,000 inhabitants. The principal industry is tourism, although the country also earns foreign income from being a tax...
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Population history of Andorra

YearEstimated Population
2010 84,864
2009 83,677
2008 82,577
2007 81,390
2006 79,874
2005 77,888
2004 75,292
2003 72,203
2002 69,043
2001 66,390
2000 64,634
1999 63,985
1998 64,246
1997 64,905
1996 65,227
1995 64,699
1994 63,111
1993 60,670
1992 57,767
1991 54,996
1990 52,773
1989 51,241
1988 50,236
1987 49,504
1986 48,653
1985 47,414
1984 45,702
1983 43,636
1982 41,390
1981 39,226
1980 37,328
1979 35,753
1978 34,432
1977 33,279
1976 32,156
1975 30,967
1974 29,688
1973 28,357
1972 26,997
1971 25,656
1970 24,364
1969 23,127
1968 21,931
1967 20,772
1966 19,640
1965 18,529
1964 17,438
1963 16,373
1962 15,337
1961 14,337
1960 13,377
1910 5,231
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Government officials of Andorra

OfficialOfficeStart of Term
Joan Enric Vives Sicília Co-Princes of Andorra 2003
Antoni Martí Prime Minister of Andorra 2011
Nicolas Sarkozy Co-Princes of Andorra 2007
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International Memberships

Council of Europe
Council of Europe

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United Nations
United Nations

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Countries adjoining Andorra

Spain
Spain

Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain , is a sovereign state and a member of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian...
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France
France

France , officially the French Republic , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What are the common languages spoken in Andorra?
  • A:
    People in this country traditionally speak Spanish, Catalan language or Portuguese.
  • Q:
    What is the capital of the country, Andorra?
  • A:
    Andorra la Vella is the capital.
  • Q:
    What currency was previously used by residents living in Andorra?
  • A:
    Their former currency includes the Spanish peseta, French franc and Monegasque franc.
  • Q:
    What is the calling code used to call numbers in Andorra?
  • A:
    The country's calling code prefix is 376.
  • Q:
    Who are some well-known people born in Andorra?
  • A:
    Famous people born here include:
    - Albert Pintat
    - Javi Martín Sánchez
    - Gabi Riera
    - Sergi Moreno
    - Justo Ruiz
    - Manolo Jiménez
    - Antoni Sivera
  • Q:
    Who are some well-known people born in Andorra?
  • A:
    Famous people born here include:
    - Albert Pintat
    - Javi Martín Sánchez
    - Gabi Riera
    - Sergi Moreno
    - Justo Ruiz
    - Manolo Jiménez
    - Antoni Sivera
  • Q:
    Under which form of government does Andorra operate?
  • A:
    The governing regime is a Parliamentary system.
  • Q:
    Which currency is used in the country, Andorra?
  • A:
    The official currencies include the Euro, Spanish peseta and Monegasque franc.
  • Q:
    Andorra is included within which time zone?
  • A:
    UTC+1 is the standard time zone for Andorra.
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