ANDORRA

The Principality of Andorra is a small landlocked principality in southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by France and Spain. Once isolated, it is currently a prosperous country mainly because of tourism and its status as a tax haven. It has the highest life expectancy in the world, at 83.51 years. Andorra is not to be confused with the comune of Andora in Italy. Andorra has no military force of its own; its defense is the responsibility of Spain and France.

Location

South-west Europe. Andorra is a landlocked country and is located in the eastern Pyrenees, between France and Spain.

Capital

Andorra la Vella

Population

75 000

Climate

Temperate; snowy, cold winters and warm, dry summers

Language

Catalan (official), French, Spanish

Monetary Unit

French franc and Spanish peseta

Principal rivers

Valira

Places to Visit

Encamp, Andorra La Vella Les Escaldes, Pas De La Casa

Air Ports

Andorra La Vella International Airport, Rivesaltes Airport.