Andorra

About Andorra

Capital

Andorra la Vella

Continent

Independence Date

1278

Official Language	Catalan
Second Language	French, Spanish
Population	~80,000
Passport Color	Red
Passport Rank	#27
Dialing Code	376
Country TLD	.ad

Andorra Overview

Andorra, officially the Principality of Andorra, is a small, landlocked country in Southwestern Europe nestled in the eastern Pyrenees between France and Spain. The capital is Andorra la Vella, one of Europe’s highest capitals by elevation.

Known for duty-free shopping, ski resorts, and Romanesque churches, Andorra blends alpine landscapes with a modern services economy centered on tourism, retail, and finance. Winter sports in Grandvalira and Vallnord, plus scenic summer hiking, make it a year-round destination.

Though not a member of the EU or Schengen Area, Andorra uses the Euro (EUR) and maintains close economic and transport links with neighboring France and Spain. Catalan is the official language, with Spanish and French widely understood.

Compact, safe, and picturesque, Andorra offers quality living, outdoor adventure, and a favorable business environment.

Quick Facts About Andorra

Coordinates	42.5063° N, 1.5218° E
Bordering Countries	France, Spain
Region / Continent	Europe (Pyrenees)
Total Area	~468 sq km
Population Density	~170 people per sq km
Highest Point	Coma Pedrosa – 2,942 m
Major Rivers	Gran Valira (Valira)
Climate Type	Alpine / high-mountain; cold winters, mild summers
Famous For	Skiing, duty-free shopping, Romanesque architecture
Major Landmarks	Grandvalira, Vallnord, Casa de la Vall, Sant Joan de Caselles
Official Language	Catalan
Currency	Euro (EUR)
Government Type	Parliamentary Co-Princeship (Parliamentary Co-principality)
Time Zone	UTC+1 (CET), UTC+2 (CEST DST)
Major Exports	Tobacco products, furniture, energy, re-exports (retail)
Visitor Entry	Not in Schengen; entry via France/Spain (Schengen visa rules apply for transit)