Andorra – World Facts Club

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Here are some basic facts about Andorra:

Andorra is a very small, landlocked country, located in Southwestern Europe, in the Pyrenees Mountains, on the border between France and Spain. Andorra has a total area of 468 square kilometers and is considered number 195 in the world in regards to size. The capital of Andorra is Andorra la Vella. Andorra is organized into 7 parishes. Andorra celebrates it’s Independence since 1278, and its National Holiday is Lady of Meritxell Day, celebrated every 8th of September since 1278. The climate of Andorra is temperate, with snowy, cold winters and warm and dry summers. The country symbol of Andorra is a red cow, and the official colors of Andorra are blue, yellow, and red.

Here are some facts about Andorra’s population and demographics:

Andorra has a population of 85,645 people, ranked as the 199th in the world. The official language of Andorra is Catalan. Other languages spoken include French, Castilian, and Portuguese. The predominant religion in Andorra is Roman Catholic. The literacy rate in Andorra is at 100%.

Here are some facts about Andorra’s economy:

Andorra has an impressive GDP per capita of $49,900 per 2015 statistics. The unemployment rate is at 3.7%.

Here are some facts about Andorra’s internet use:

Andorra’s internet country code is .AD and it has an astounding percentage of internet users of 78,483 or 91.57% of its entire population.

Maestro Sersea’s thoughts about Andorra:

Andorra is a model country with free-market economy and one of the highest per capita incomes in Europe. The economy is exemplary with highly-developed tourism industry, finance, and retail sales, as well as an advanced fiber-optic internet infrastructure covering the entire country. With a strong economy and 100% literacy rate, Andorra is the place to be.

Here is an informative video covering Andorra facts from the CIA World Factbook. Let us know what you’ve learned from this helpful video:

Here is additional information about Andorra adapted from the United States Department of State Andorra Factsheet. Let us know what you’ve learned from this resource:

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