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Andorra
Background :
For 715 years, from 1278 to 1993, Andorrans lived under a unique co-principality, ruled by French and Spanish leaders (from 1607 onward, the French chief of state and the Spanish bishop of Seu d'Urgell). In 1993, this feudal system was modified with the titular heads of state retained, but the government transformed into a parliamentary democracy. For decades Andorra enjoyed its status as a small refuge of fiscal and banking freedom and benefitted from Spanish and French tourists attracted to the country's duty-free shopping. The situation has changed in recent years as Andorra started to tax foreign investment and other sectors. Tourism accounts for over 80% of Andorra's gross domestic product.
Location :
Southwestern Europe, between France and Spain
Geographic Coordinates Center :
42 30 N, 1 30 E (Latitude, Longtitude)
Geographic Coordinates Rectangle :
| West | 1.42 |
| North | 42.66 |
| East | 1.78 |
| South | 42.44 |
Map references :
Europe
Area :
| total | 468 | square km |
| land | 468 | square km |
| water | 0 | square km |
Land boundaries :
| total | 120 | km |
| France (fr) | 56 | km |
| Spain (es) | 63 | km |
Coastline :
0.00 km
Climate :
temperate; snowy, cold winters and warm, dry summers
Terrain :
rugged mountains dissected by narrow valleys
Elevation extremes :
| lowest point | 840 | metres |
| highest point | 2 946 | metres |
Natural resources :
| hydropower | iron ore |
| lead | mineral water |
| timber |
Land use :
| arable land | 2.13 | % |
| permanent crops | 0.00 | % |
| other | 97.87 | % |
Natural hazards :
| avalanches |
current issues :
deforestation; overgrazing of mountain meadows contributes to soil erosion; air pollution; wastewater treatment and solid waste disposal
international agreements :
| Biodiversity | Desertification |
| Hazardous Wastes | Ozone Layer Protection |
Population :
83 888
Indicators :
| Growth rate | 1.14 | % |
| Birth rate | 10.35 | births/1,000 population |
| Total fertility rate | 1.33 | children born/woman |
| Death rate | 5.89 | deaths/1,000 population |
| Net migration rate | 6.89 | migrant(s)/1,000 population |
Age structure :
| 0-14 years | 15.50 | % |
| 15-64 years | 72.20 | % |
| 65 years and over | 12.30 | % |
Median age :
| total | 39.40 | years |
| male | 39.70 | years |
| female | 39.10 | years |
Sex ratio :
| at birth | 1.07 | male(s)/female |
| under 15 years | 1.06 | male(s)/female |
| 15-64 years | 1.09 | male(s)/female |
| 65 years and over | 0.98 | male(s)/female |
| total population | 1.07 | male(s)/female |
Health :
| Infant mortality rate | 3.76 | deaths/1,000 live births |
| Life expectancy at birth - total population | 82.51 | years |
| Life expectancy at birth - male | 80.33 | years |
| Life expectancy at birth - female | 84.84 | years |
Religions :
| Roman Catholic | 100.00 | % |
Languages :
| Catalan | |
| French | |
| Castilian | |
| Portuguese |
Literacy :
| total population | 100.00 | % |
| male | 100.00 | % |
| female | 100.00 | % |
Country name :
| conventional long form | Principality of Andorra |
| conventional short form | Andorra |
| local long form | Principat d'Andorra |
| local short form | Andorra |
Country Codes :
| ISO 3166 | AD |
| ISO Numeric | 20 |
| ISO3 | AND |
| FIPS | AN |
| ccTLD | ad |
| English | Andorra |
Administrative divisions :
7 parishes (parroquies, singular - parroquia); Andorra la Vella, Canillo, Encamp, Escaldes-Engordany, La Massana, Ordino, Sant Julia de Loria
Capital :
| name | Andorra la Vella |
| geographic coordinates | 42 30 N, 1 31 E |
| time difference | 1.00 |
| daylight saving time | 1 |
International organization participation :
| CE | FAO |
| ICAO | ICCt |
| ICRM | IFRCS |
| IOC | IPU |
| ITU | Interpol |
| OIF | OPCW |
| OSCE | UN |
| UNCTAD | UNESCO |
| UNWTO | Union Latina |
| WCO | WHO |
| WIPO | WTO (observer) |
Independence :
1278
National holiday :
Our Lady of Meritxell Day
1278-09-08
Legislative branch :
| PS | 45.00 | % |
| Reformist Coaliton | 32.00 | % |
| Andorra for Change | 19.00 | % |
| Andorran Green | 4.00 | % |
GDP - Gross Domestic product :
| PPP - Purchasing Power Parity | 4 219 999 999 | $ |
| RGR - Real Growth rate | 2.60 | % |
| PPP - per capita | 44 900 | $ |
Labor force - by occupation :
| agriculture | 0.50 | % |
| industry | 18.50 | % |
| services | 81.00 | % |
Other Indicators :
| Unemployment rate | 7.00 | % |
| Population below poverty line | 8.00 | % |
| Inflation rate (consumer prices) | 2.30 | % |
Budget :
| revenues | 531 600 000 | $ |
| expenditures | 531 600 000 | $ |
Agriculture - products :
| barley | oats |
| sheep | vegetables |
| wheat |
Industries :
| banking | cattle raising |
| furniture | skiing |
| timber | tobacco |
| tourism |
Currency-code :
EUR
Currency-name :
euro
Communications :
| Telephons Main lines in use | 37 400 | |
| Telephons Mobile, Cellular | 64 200 | |
| FM Radio broadcast stations | 1 | |
| Television broadcast stations | 1 | |
| Internet Country code (ccTLD) | ad | |
| Internet Hosts | 23 421 | |
| Internet Users | 59 100 |
Transportation :
| Roadways - total | 320 | km |
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