Andorra Trivia

1. Andorra is one of the few countries in the world that does not have what?

From Quiz A Little Taste of Andorra

Answer: An airport

Andorra is among a handful of countries in the world that don't have an airport. And in fact, of the six countries in the world without airports, five are in Europe. These are Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino, and Vatican City. (The sixth is the Palestinian Territories). There are varying reasons for not having airports, and these include the size of the country and stability of the land. In the case of Andorra, the reason for not having an airport is partly its size, and partly because Andorra sits on a mountain range. The closest airport to Andorra is the Girona-Costa Brava Airport in Spain. Failing that, you can also fly to Barcelona, Spain, or Toulouse, France.

From Quiz Authentic Andorra

Answer: 1993

Andorra la Vella was made the capital of Andorra in 1993. Before that, there was no capital.

From Quiz Andorra, The Little Big Country

Answer: Andorra-La-Vella

Set in the centre of the country, this small but beautiful capital city is very near to world class ski resorts.

From Quiz A Little Taste of Andorra

Answer: Andorra doesn't have a coastline

As well as not having an airport, Andorra does not have a coastline either, as it is a landlocked country sandwiched between France and Spain. Specifically, Andorra is located in the south-west of the Eurasian continent, in the eastern part of the Pyrenees. The closest body of water is the Mediterranean Sea which can be accessed by driving through Spain. Depending on driving conditions it would take 2-3 hours to get to the sea.

From Quiz Authentic Andorra

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.

From Quiz The Principality of Andorra

Answer: Coat of arms

The Andorran flag consists of three vertical bars; they are blue, yellow, and red. The middle yellow stripe is actually slightly wider than the others. The country's coat of arms is in the center of the flag and contains the Latin phrase "Virtus Unita Fortior", which means "United virtue is stronger".

From Quiz Andorra, The Little Big Country

Answer: Catalan

Although you are probably as likely to hear French, Castilian or even Portuguese being spoken.

From Quiz Authentic Andorra

Answer: 468 sq km (181 sq mi)

Andorra has it all in its 468 sq km: the Pyrenees, ski resorts, and shopping malls!

From Quiz Andorra, The Little Big Country

Answer: A Principality

A parliamentary democracy, Andorra remains a Co-Principality.

From Quiz Authentic 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.

From Quiz Admiring Andorra

Answer: Parishes

Just like the US state of Louisiana, Andorra is divided into parishes and the seven parishes are: Andorra la Vella, Canillo, Encamp, Escaldes-Engordany, La Massana, Ordino and Sant Julià de Lòria. Each of these parishes has its own picturesque attractions and holiday resorts which usually involve skiing. Ordino for instance houses the Sorteny National Park whilst Escaldes-Engordany is the venue for an annual festival of jazz.

From Quiz Andorra, The Little Big Country

Answer: 1278

Andorra was declared a free state by Charlemagne in the 9th century. In 1278 it became an independent Principality under the control of France and Spain. In 1993 Andorra's citizens voted to have a new constitution and Andorra was admitted into the United Nations.

From Quiz A Little Taste of Andorra

Answer: It is the highest capital in Europe

Andorra la Vella is the highest capital city in Europe, sitting at an elevation of 3,356 feet (1,023 meters). It has a population of around 22,300 people (as at 2023) and is located in the south west of Andorra. Andorra la Vella has been the principal city of Andorra since 1278 when Andorra became a country. The city's 'old town' is characterized by old stone streets and has many historic buildings including the country's parliament building. One of the oldest buildings in the city is a church called the Church of Santa Coloma d'Andorra, which dates back to the ninth century. Considering there is a relatively small population in the city, there are quite a lot of shops, at around 400.

From Quiz Authentic 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.

From Quiz The Principality of Andorra

Answer: Roman Catholicism

As much as 90% of the Andorran population is Roman Catholic, although the country has no official religion. The patron saint of Andorra is Our Lady of Meritxell - a statue depicting the Virgin Mary was built by villagers in Meritxell in the 12th century, but was destroyed in a fire in 1972. A replica has been made.

From Quiz Andorra, The Little Big Country

Answer: The President of France and the Bishop of Urgel

Andorra pays a regular tribute to the incumbents of each office.

From Quiz A Little Taste of Andorra

Answer: A very high life expectancy

Andorra has one of the longest life expectancies in the world, with its citizens enjoying a median life expectancy of around 83 years in 2022 compared to the worldwide average of around 72 years. It is believed the people of Andorra live quite a while longer than the citizens of other countries because of a number of reasons: one is that exercise is not only encouraged, but is easily accessible, another is that Andorra has one of the best healthcare systems in the world, and a third is that most people in this country enjoy a Mediterranean diet which includes lean meat, vegetables and olive oil. Other reasons for their high life expectancy include that Andorra has a very high vaccination rate (99% of their citizens have been vaccinated); they have access to both excellent water supplies and sanitation services, and finally, crime is almost non-existent in Andorra.

From Quiz Authentic 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.

From Quiz A Little Taste of Andorra

Answer: 8 million

Andorra enjoys a staggering number of tourists for a country that could fit into London three times over! (Or, to put it another way, the United States is 2,101,079% larger than Andorra.) The majority of tourists are from France, Spain and the UK. They visit Andorra because the ski resorts provide a range of skiing options including gentle slopes which are perfect for beginners and families. Shopping in Andorra is another drawcard since the shops are duty-free. Visitors usually also take time to see the capital, which has many historic buildings including medieval churches.

From Quiz Authentic 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.

From Quiz Andorra, The Little Big Country

Answer: Andorra has no airports

The tiny country has no airports and no rail system, but possesses an excellent road system.

From Quiz Authentic Andorra

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).

From Quiz Admiring Andorra

Answer: 13th Century

Andorra la Vella became the principal city of the country in 1278 and incidentally, this was the year of their independence. The history of the Andorran capital does indeed go back further than this with the area being protected by Charlemagne, the King of the Franks, in the late 700s. A piece of information I came across that I found interesting is that the city doesn't have an airport! According to Wikipedia the nearest airports are roughly three hours away in French and Spanish cities such as Perpignan and Barcelona.

From Quiz A Little Taste of Andorra

Answer: 90%

This information definitely surprised me. Over 90% of the country's 468 km² area is made up of rugged mountains, forests, rivers, lakes and meadows - meaning less than 10% of the country has been built on. The country is also very high, having an average elevation of 1,996 metres (or 6,549 feet). The highest mountain, which is just one of 65 mountain peaks, is Coma Pedrosa at 2,942 metres (9,652 ft). If you are an avid birdwatcher, Andorra might be a place of interest for you: the whole of Andorra has been recognised by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area (IBA) because of its important forest and mountain birds. These include populations of rock buntings, red-billed choughs and citril finches.

From Quiz Admiring Andorra

Answer: Sant Julià de Lòria

Sant Julià de Lòria is one of the seven parishes that combine to make up the mountainous nation of Andorra. Sant Julià de Lòria is also the southernmost parish sharing a border with the north of Spain. Situated in the region is the bust of an Episcopal Vegeur, Francesc Cairat (1936-1937). In the Catalonian and Andorran regions a veguer was in charge of a vegueria (a feudal territory).

From Quiz Andorra, The Little Big Country

Answer: The Pareage

The constant fighting between France and Spain prompted the King of Aragon to force the treaty upon them. The treaty called for Andorra to pay a yearly tribute, called the Pestia to France and Spain alternately. This tribute is still payed.

From Quiz A Little Taste of Andorra

Answer: Charlemagne

Andorra was one of several 'buffer' states that were originally created by the French leader Charlemagne (768-814) in the Middle Ages. He had recovered the region from the Muslims in 803 and wanted to keep the Moors out of France at all costs. The remit then for the Andorrans, was that they were to repel the Moors by any means necessary. In return for this, Charlemagne granted them a charter. Although several of these buffer states were created, Andorra is the last one that is still an independent country. Andorra had a series of rulers starting with Charlemagne's grandson, Charles the Bald, in the 7th century. After that, the state had several leaders; sometimes these leaders inherited the state as a reward and sometimes it was passed down through marriage. In 1278 a dispute arose regarding who owned Andorra - France or Spain. To solve the dispute, the two countries decided to share it (which was a rather grown-up decision in those times) so Andorra was henceforth ruled by two co-princes: the Bishop of Urgell from Spain and the French President. Andorra is still ruled by these two to this day.

From Quiz Authentic 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.

From Quiz Admiring Andorra

Answer: Valira

The Valira begins at two main sources similar to the geography of the Nile but with a different orientation. The names of these two sources are Valira del Nord and Valira d'Orient. These combine at a confluence which is close to the capital city, Andorra la Vella. Furthermore, the Valira is simultaneously a tributary to the river Segre. This is remarkably like the Nile, whereby there are two main tributaries, the Blue Nile and the White Nile which meet near a capital city, Khartoum (Sudan).

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