Andorra

In brief

Andorra is a country in Southern Europe. Its capital is Andorra la Vella. With 82,904 inhabitants in 2025, it ranks 185th in the world by population, out of the 195 countries recognised by the UN. Its area is 468 km². Landlocked, it shares land borders with France and Spain.

GDP per capita stands at $54,292 (2025), 23rd in the world. Life expectancy at birth is 84.2 years (2024). 89% of the population lives in cities.

History of Andorra

Tradition credits Charlemagne with founding Andorra. Its political system dates back to the paréages of 1278, which shared sovereignty between the Count of Foix and the Bishop of Urgell. The counts’ rights passed to the King of France and later to the French president: Andorra still has two co-princes, the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell. The country adopted a constitution in 1993 and joined the UN that same year.

Geography of Andorra

Set in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, Andorra is entirely mountainous: its lowest point is above 800 m. Its capital, Andorra la Vella, at over 1,000 m, is the highest capital in Europe.

Map of Andorra

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Flag of Andorra

The flag of Andorra is red, blue and yellow. Its official proportions are 7:10 (height to width).

• Yellow34%
• Red34%
• Blue32%

Share of the flag’s surface taken by each colour.

What the flag stands for

Blue, yellow and red vertical bands, with the coat of arms in the centre: the mitre and crozier of the Bishop of Urgell, the stripes of Foix and Catalonia, and the cows of Béarn. The Latin motto reads “Virtus unita fortior”, virtue united is stronger.

Sources: Wikipedia, articles “Andorra” and “Flag of Andorra”.

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