Andorra Tour

Andorra is a tiny state ,situated high in the eastern Pyrenees,betwen FRANCE and SPAIN.The state consists of deep valleys and high mountain peaks which reach heights of 3000 m/9843 ft.Although only 20 km/12 miles wide and 30 km/19 miles long,the spectacular scenery and climate attract many tourists.About 10 milion visitors arrive each year,during the cold weather when heavy snowfalls makes for ideal skiing,or in summer when the weather is mild and sunny and the mountains are used for walking.Tourism and the duty-free trade are now involved in the tourist industry may raise sheep and cattle on the high pastures.Although Andorra has no airport or railroad,there is a good road system.The average life expectancy from birth is 95 for women,86 for men and 91 years overall.In 1993 an Andorran government was elected and has its own Parliament after 715 years of being ruled by France's leader and the Spanish Bishop of Urgel

Andorra Tour Quick facts:

Area : 468 sq km

Population : 83,888

Capital : Andorra la Vella

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Form of government : Republic

Religion : Roman Catholic

Currency : Euro