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Quiz about Authentic Andorra
Quiz about Authentic Andorra

Authentic Andorra Trivia Quiz


Hello and welcome to the tiny principality of Andorra! Learn some interesting facts about this tiny country sandwiched in between France and Spain.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ewefojhghjkbw. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
409,732
Updated
Jul 28 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
167
Last 3 plays: hosertodd (9/10), Upstart3 (6/10), sw11 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. When was Andorra la Vella made the capital of Andorra? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. How many parishes does Andorra have? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the area of Andorra? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the official language of Andorra? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the national dish of Andorra? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the national anthem of Andorra? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the highest point of Andorra? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How many countries does Andorra border? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these is a theory about what Andorra was named after? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the currency of Andorra? Hint





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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When was Andorra la Vella made the capital of Andorra?

Answer: 1993

Andorra la Vella was made the capital of Andorra in 1993. Before that, there was no capital.
2. How many parishes does Andorra have?

Answer: 7

Andorra has seven parishes. In alphabetical order they are; Andorra la Vella, Canillo, Encamp, Escaldes-Engordany, La Massana, Ordino and Sant Julia de Loria.
3. What is the area of Andorra?

Answer: 468 sq km (181 sq mi)

Andorra has it all in its 468 sq km: the Pyrenees, ski resorts, and shopping malls!
4. What is the official language of Andorra?

Answer: Catalan

Catalan is a Romance language, part of the Indo-European language family. It is the only country in the world to have Catalan as its official language.
5. What is the national dish of Andorra?

Answer: Escudella

Escudella is the national dish of Andorra. Its ingredients can vary from chef to chef but the traditional ingredients are: chickpeas, a beef bone, bacon, a pig ear, beef, a black sausage, garlic cloves, and a whole cabbage.
6. What is the national anthem of Andorra?

Answer: El Gran Carlemany

"El Gran Carlemany" is the national anthem of Andorra. Its name translates to "The Great Charlemagne", due to Charlemagne creating the state of Andorra. If you want to listen it's available on Youtube.
7. What is the highest point of Andorra?

Answer: Coma Pedrosa

Coma Pedrosa is the highest point in Andorra, with a peak reaching up to 2,943 m or 9,656 ft. All of these peaks are in Andorra. Coma Pedrosa is in the Pyrenees, as are the others.
8. How many countries does Andorra border?

Answer: 2

Andorra borders two countries, these being France and Spain. Those are the only two countries that Andorra has ever bordered, (not including Aragon).
9. Which of these is a theory about what Andorra was named after?

Answer: A biblical valley

Charlemagne named it after the biblical valley of Andor or Endor. The earliest recorded case of the word 'Andorra' was when Greek philosopher Polybius referred to the people living in the Andorra valley. However, there are other theories as to where the word 'Andorra' came from.
10. What is the currency of Andorra?

Answer: Euro

Its official currency is the euro, despite Andorra not being a part of the EU.The euro replaced the peseta in 1999 because Andorra signed a monetary agreement with the EU.
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