🇦🇩 Andorra

Principality of Andorra

Flag of Andorra

Basic Information

Capital
Andorra la Vella
Region
Europe / Southern Europe
Population
83,635
Area
468 km²
Currencies
Euro (€)
Languages
Catalan

About Andorra

Andorra's origins are believed to trace back to Charlemagne, with its early governance under the Count of Urgell. The polity of Andorra was formally established by a charter in 1278, existing as a lordship within the Principality of Catalonia for centuries. A pivotal agreement in 1278 and 1288 established the unique co-principality system, dividing authority between the Bishop of Urgell and the Count of Foix. This arrangement, remarkably, continues to this day, making Andorra a unique political entity. Today, the co-princes are the Bishop of Urgell and the President of France, representing a blend of historical and contemporary influences.

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
AD
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
AND
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Political Information

System of Government
Co-Principality
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes