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... was formed in 1278. The role of monarch is exercised jointly by the two co-princes, the Bishop of Urgell and the President of France . Andorra is a prosperous country mainly because of its tourism industry, which services an estimated 10.2 million visitors annually, and also because of its status as a tax haven. It is not a member of the European Union, but the euro is the de facto currency.
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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 |