Andorra is a small landlocked country located in the eastern Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain. It is one of the smallest countries in Europe, covering an area of just 468 square kilometers. Andorra la Vella is the capital and largest city of Andorra, and Catalan is the official language.

Andorra has a population of around 77,000 people, and the majority of the population is Andorran, with small minorities of Spaniards, Portuguese, and French. The country has a mountainous landscape, with peaks reaching up to 3,000 meters above sea level. The climate in Andorra is typically continental, with cold winters and mild summers.

Andorra's economy is primarily based on tourism and banking. The country is known for its ski resorts, which attract visitors from around the world, as well as its duty-free shopping. Andorra also has a well-developed banking sector, with many foreign banks having branches in the country.

Andorra is a parliamentary democracy with a co-principality, which means that the country is jointly governed by two co-princes: the Bishop of Urgell in Catalonia, Spain, and the President of France. Andorra is not a member of the European Union, but it has a special relationship with the EU and uses the euro as its currency.

Andorra has a rich cultural heritage, influenced by both Catalan and French traditions. The country has a variety of festivals and celebrations throughout the year, including the National Day of Andorra on September 8th and the Carnival of Encamp in February.

Despite its small size, Andorra is a well-developed country with a high standard of living and a low unemployment rate. The country is also known for its strong commitment to environmental protection, with many initiatives in place to promote sustainable tourism and protect the natural beauty of the Pyrenees.

National holiday
Our Lady of Meritxell Day, 8 September (1278)

Telephone Code
376

Local Emergency Phone
Europe-wide emergency response number 112; Ambulance: 118; Fire: 118; Police: 110

Vaccinations
See WHO recommendations

Climate
Temperate; snowy, cold winters and warm, dry summers

Currency (Code)
Euros (EUR)

Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)
230 V / 50 Hz / plug types(s): C, F

Major Languages
Catalan (official), French, Castilian, Portuguese

Major Religions
Christian (predominantly Roman Catholic) 89.5, other 8.8%

Potable Water
Opt for bottled water

International Driving Permit
Suggested

Road Driving Side
Right

Tourist Destinations
Andorra la Vella; Vallnord; Sant Joan de Caselles Church; Centre Termolúdic Caldea; Ordino (includes Casa d'Areny-Plandolit); Sant Martí de la Cortinada Church; Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley; Pyrenees Mountains

Major Sports
Soccer, rugby, basketball

Cultural Practices
Andorrans shake hands upon greeting. Men will shake with two hands, placing their left hand on the right forearm of the other person.

Tipping Guidelines
Tipping is optional, but welcome. Leave a 10% tip at restaurants and for taxi drivers. Round up the bill at pubs and for hotel staff.

Souvenirs
Wood, leather, and metal carved "musicature"; ironwork; pinewood furniture; glazed pottery

Traditional Cuisine
Escudella i carn d'olla — a traditional Catalan meat and vegetable stew and soup

Country code top-level domain
.ad

Geography
Area
total: 468 sq km
land: 468 sq km
water: 0 sq km

Climate
temperate; snowy, cold winters and warm, dry summers

Natural resources
hydropower, mineral water, timber, iron ore, lead

People and Society
Population
85,468 (2023 est.)

Ethnic groups
Andorran 48.3%, Spanish 24.8%, Portuguese 11.2%, French 4.5%, Argentine 1.4%, other 9.8% (2021 est.)

Languages
Catalan (official) 35.7%, Castilian 43.2%, Portuguese 17.1%, French 8.9%, English 1.8%, other 5% (2018 est.)

Religions
Christian (predominantly Roman Catholic) 89.5, other 8.8%, unaffiliated 1.7% (2020 est.)

Population growth rate
-0.11% (2023 est.)

Government
Government type
parliamentary democracy (since March 1993) that retains its chiefs of state in the form of a co-principality; the two princes are the President of France and Bishop of Seu d'Urgell, Spain

Capital
name: Andorra la Vella

Economy
Economic overview
high GDP; low unemployment; non-EU Euro user; co-principality duty-free area between Spain and France; tourist hub but hit hard by COVID-19; modern, non-tax haven financial sector; looking for big tech investments; new member of SEPA and IMF

Real GDP (purchasing power parity)
$3.327 billion (2015 est.)

Real GDP per capita
$49,900 (2015 est.)

Agricultural products
small quantities of rye, wheat, barley, oats, vegetables, tobacco, sheep, cattle

Industries
tourism (particularly skiing), banking, timber, furniture

Exports
$1.842 billion (2020 est.)

Exports - partners
Spain 40%, France 19%, United States 11%, Mauritania 5% (2019)

Exports - commodities
integrated circuits, medical supplies, essential oils, cars, tanned hides (2019)

Imports
$1.727 billion (2020 est.)

Imports - partners
Spain 71%, France 17% (2019)

Imports - commodities
cars, refined petroleum, perfumes, shaving products, liquors (2019)