🇦🇩 Andorra
Principality 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
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Political Information
System of Government
Co-Principality
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes