Andorra
Tiny Pyrenees principality between France and Spain, with Catalan language, mountain valleys, and skiing
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Hola! I'm Amy! Andorra is a tiny country in the Pyrenees, between France and Spain. The mountains are beautiful, Catalan is the language, and skiing and football are a big part of life here!
Quick Facts About Andorra
Capital
Andorra la Vella
Population
90,000
Language
Catalan
Currency
Euro
Discover Andorra
Andorra is a small, independent country high in the Pyrenees mountains, tucked between France and Spain! About ninety thousand people live here, in a country that covers just four hundred and sixty-eight square kilometres. The capital, Andorra la Vella, sits in a green valley, and the official language is Catalan. Friends say "Hola!" or "Ei!" to say hello, "Bon dia!" for good morning, and "Gràcies!" to say thank you.
Andorra has been a principality since 1278. It has its own parliament and government, and two heads of state called co-princes: the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell in Spain. Football is the main sport, and in winter the mountains fill with skiing and snowboarding. Students sing the national anthem, El Gran Carlemany, with pride. From Catalan words in the streets to snowy ridges above the valleys, Andorra shows how a tiny mountain country can have its own language, history, and story.
Map of Andorra
Flag of Andorra
The flag represents the unique identity and heritage of Andorra.
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✨Did You Know?
Andorra covers about 468 square kilometres in the Pyrenees
Andorra has two heads of state, called co-princes
The national anthem is El Gran Carlemany
What Makes Andorra Special?
Pyrenees Mountains
A small country of high ridges and green valleys between France and Spain.
Catalan Language
Say hola, bon dia, and gràcies — Catalan is the official language.
Two Co-Princes
The President of France and the Bishop of Urgell are the heads of state.
Principality since 1278
Andorra has its own parliament and its own government.
Skiing and Snowboarding
Winter sports fill the mountain slopes.
Football
Football is the main sport, played across the valleys.
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