Andorra
Capital
Andorra la Vella
Population
~77,000
Currency
Euro (€)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Catalan
- Religion
- Christianity (Catholic)
- Climate
- Alpine; cold winters and mild summers
Culture & History
Known for: ski resorts, tax haven status, and being a tiny mountainous principality
Also famous for: duty-free shopping, Pyrenees Mountains, and Romanesque architecture
Food: Trinxat (potato and cabbage dish)
Brief History
Founded as a buffer state by Charlemagne; co-principality ruled by French president and Spanish bishop since 1278; transformed from poor country to wealthy tourist destination in 20th century