Andorra

National name:
Principat d’Andorra

Government
A parliamentary coprincipality composed of the bishop of Urgel (Spain) and the president of France. Their representatives are listed above. The principality was internationally recognized as a sovereign state in 1993.

Geography
Andorra is nestled high in the Pyrénées Mountains on the French-Spanish border.

Historical Background
For 715 years, from 1278 to 1993, Andorrans lived under a unique co-principality, ruled by French and Spanish leaders (from 1607 onward, the French chief of state and the Spanish bishop of Urgel). In 1993, this feudal system was modified with the titular heads of state retained, but the government transformed into a parliamentary democracy. Long isolated and impoverished, mountainous Andorra achieved considerable prosperity since World War II through its tourist industry.

Capital

Andorra la Vella

Government

Parliamentary democracy and Co-principality

Language

Catalan

National Holiday

September 8

Religion

The Muslim community is primarily made up of North African immigrants

Area

Total 467.63 km2 (191st) 180.55 sq mi

Population

84,082

Currency

Euro (€)1 (EUR)

National Day

September 8