Southwestern Europe, Pyrenees mountains, on the border between France and Spain.
The landlocked Principality of Andorra -- one of the smallest states in Europe and nestled high in the Pyrenees between the French and Spanish borders ...
Longitude: 1.5
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Andorra:
6,411.467 km
Terrain:
Rugged mountains dissected by narrow valleys.
Natural Resources:
Hydropower, mineral water, timber, iron ore, lead.
Industries:
Tourism (particularly skiing), banking, timber, furniture.
Population: 85,370
Population is unevenly distributed and is concentrated in the seven urbanized valleys that make up the country's parishes (political administrative divisions).
Area: 468 km2
2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Landlocked; straddles a number of important crossroads in the Pyrenees.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| cat | Catalan |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Andorra la Vella
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:42 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Andorra
You're in for a treat! Andorra is a fascinating place to explore, especially from June to September, December to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Stunning Pyrenees mountains
- Duty-free shopping
- Rich cultural heritage
- Crowded during peak tourist season
- High cost of living and travel
- Limited public transportation
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Andorran cuisine features meat, cheese, and mountain herbs.
- Popular dishes include escudella and trinxat.
- Catalan and French influences are seen in the cuisine.
- Ski in the Grandvalira resort
- Visit the Church of Sant Joan de Caselles
- Explore the Andorra la Vella
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