What is the history of Andorra?
Believed to have been created by Charlemagne, Andorra was ruled by the count of Urgell until 988, when it was transferred to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Urgell. The present principality was formed by a charter in 1278. Andorra is the 16th-smallest country in the world by land and the 11th-smallest by population.
When did Andorra become a country?
September 8, 1278
Andorra/Founded
How did Andorra become an independent country?
Andorra’s independence is traditionally ascribed to Charlemagne, who recovered the region from the Muslims in 803, and to his son Louis I (the Pious), who granted the inhabitants a charter of liberties.
What’s special about Andorra?
Andorra is known for tourism, particularly skiing as it has many ski resorts. And for its Duty-Free shopping. The only country on earth where the official language of is Catalan. Yes, the official language of Catalunya and Barcelona in Spain is Catalan but they are not countries.
Why was Andorra created?
Andorra was originally created as a buffer state by the French leader Charlemagne during the Middle Ages. It was meant to keep the Muslim Moors out of France. The Andorrans were to fight off the Moors and protect France. In return Charlemagne would grant them a charter.
What is the culture of Andorra?
Andorran culture is in essence Catalan, including its music, literature, and dance. Andorra’s long heritage blends this unique state, bringing together facets of the surrounding countries, especially in music, dance, and gastronomy.
Who colonized Andorra?
For more than 700 years Andorra was ruled jointly by the leader of France and the Spanish Bishop of Urgell. The first Andorran Constitution was passed in 1993, establishing parliamentary government. It then joined the United Nations and Council of Europe.
What did Andorra used to be called?
Andorra, officially the Principality of Andorra (Catalan: Principat d’Andorra), also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra (Catalan: Principat de les Valls d’Andorra), is a sovereign landlocked microstate in Southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France.
What is the religion of Andorra?
Roman Catholic
The population is predominantly Roman Catholic. Muslim leaders estimate their community has 1,500 members.
What is the capital of Andorra?
Andorra la Vella
Andorra/Capitals
Andorra la Vella, (Catalan: “Andorra the Old”) , French Andorre la Vieille, Spanish Andorra la Vieja, town, capital of the independent coprincipality of Andorra. It lies near the confluence of the Valira and the Valira del Norte rivers in the narrow Gran Valira valley, on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees.