Andorra: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Andorra

Andorra is a tiny country high in the Pyrenees mountains, between France and Spain. It is full of steep valleys and snowy peaks. It is known for skiing, hiking and shopping.

About Andorra la Vella

Andorra la Vella sits in the valley of the Gran Valira river in the eastern Pyrenees. At about 1,023 metres, it is the highest capital city in Europe.

Fun facts about Andorra

1. Andorra la Vella, at about 1,023 metres above sea level, is the highest capital city in Europe.
2. Andorra has two co-princes as joint heads of state: the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell in Spain.
3. Catalan is Andorra's only official language, although Spanish, French and Portuguese are also widely spoken.
4. Andorra has no airport for airplanes, so most visitors arrive by road from France or Spain.
5. The Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, covering about a tenth of the country, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.
6. Coma Pedrosa, the highest peak in Andorra, rises about 2,942 metres in the Pyrenees.