What are 3 interesting facts about Andorra?

17 Interesting Facts About Andorra

  • Andorra is small.
  • Andorra is the world’s only co-principality.
  • Andorra has never been in a war in almost 1,000 years.
  • Andorra la Vella is the highest capital city in Europe.
  • Andorra has the 8th highest life expectancy in the world.
  • Andorra was neutral in WWII.

Why is Andorra so poor?

Andorrans rely on Spain for 63.6% of consumer goods, food, fuel and electricity, while France provides them with 15.8% and Germany 3.1% of their resources. Without trade, Andorra would fall drastically below the poverty line because the land cannot support the population.

Are people in Andorra rich?

Recently, Andorrans have become wealthy — thanks to the same mountains that kept them so isolated and poor for so long. Hiking and skiing are big business, stoking a building boom.

What is a fun fact about Andorra?

Andorra is in fact the 17th-smallest country in the world. Catalan is also an official language in Catalonia, but Andorra is the only place in the world where it is the only official language of the whole country. Most people speak French and Spanish as well as Catalan, though.

Is Andorra a rich or poor country?

Andorra has a developed economy and a free market, with per capita income above the European average and above the level of its neighbors, Spain and France. The country has developed a sophisticated infrastructure including a one-of-a-kind micro-fiber-optic network for the entire country.

How safe is Andorra?

Threat level: Low The overall risk is relatively low for visitors to Andorra, but be cautious of any potential threats. Crime against tourists is present in Andorra, although rates are relatively low.

What do they speak in Andorra?

Catalan
Andorra/Official languages

Andorra’s official language is Catalan (Spanish and French are also spoken); its institutions are based in Catalonian law, and a large proportion of the Spanish immigrants (or their descendants) in Andorra are Catalan.