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Andorra

History

First Paréage set new terms for sovereignty or administration.
Andorra became independent from the Kingdom of France, marking a key step in modern statehood.
Andorra became independent from the Principality of Catalonia, marking a key step in modern statehood.
Andorra became independent from the French Empire, marking a key step in modern statehood.
A constitution set out Andorra's basic framework of government.
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CapitalAndorra la Vella
Population88k
Area468 km2
Currencyeuro

Short facts

RegionWestern Europe (Pyrenees)
LanguageCatalan
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Alpine Skiing: World-class ski resorts at Grandvalira and Vallnord with long seasons.
  • Duty-Free Shopping: Electronics, tobacco and spirits at prices far below EU neighbours.
  • Pyrenean Hiking: Hundreds of kilometres of trails through pristine mountain scenery.

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Planning questions

What is Andorra known for?Alpine Skiing, Duty-Free Shopping, Pyrenean Hiking.
What is the capital?Andorra la Vella.
Which language is useful?Catalan.
When is the national day?8 September.

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Known for

Alpine SkiingVallnordlong seasons.Duty-Free ShoppingElectronicstobaccoPyrenean Hiking
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