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A Great Quiz About Tiny Andorra

This quiz will deal with all aspects of the tiny European country of Andorra. We hope it will be as informative as it is fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by Team The Alberta Pioneers. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
StetsonHat

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
344,504

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In terms of area how large is Andorra? Hint

630 sq. km. (243 sq. mi)

468 sq. km. (181 sq. mi.)

103 sq. km. (40 sq. mi)

527 sq. km. (203 sq.mi.)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the currency of Andorra prior to the Euro? Hint

French franc and Spanish peseta

Spanish peseta and Portuguese escudo

Andorran franc

Andorran peseta

3. The treaty, known as the "First Par�age of Andorra", that established Andorra, called for an annual tribute to be paid by Andorra to the Count of Foix and the Bishop of Urgell. What did this tribute consist of? Hint

25 "pieces of eight" or the equivalent in gold

One sheep in spring as a symbol of renewing the contract between the parties

12 slaves to work in the monasteries

Forty loaves of bread, ham and wine

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Question 4 of 10

4. Andorra was established as a semi-independent state in 1278 but it took until 1993 for Andorra to adopt what? Hint

A police force

A constitution

Passports

Income tax system

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Question 5 of 10

5. Andorra has quite a strong economy. What is its main industry? Hint

tourism

gold mining

pig farming

cattle ranching

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Question 6 of 10

6. What are the colours on the Andorran flag? Hint

blue, red, and black

green and red

blue, yellow, red

blue and green

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Question 7 of 10

7. Andorra temporarily ceased to exist as an independent state from 1812 to 1813. What was the cause of this? Hint

Non-payment of the yearly tribute triggered an obscure law effectively ceding the territory to the Bishop of Urgell.

France annexed Andorra and it was thus an integral part of that country.

Parliamentary elections ended in chaos and Spain invaded to restore order.

Every 100 years Andorra becomes French territory while the constitution is renegotiated.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Does Andorra issue its own stamps?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what year were postal codes introduced in Andorra? Hint

1963

1868

2004

1901

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is the patron saint of Andorra? Hint

Saint George

Santa Andorra

Saint Francis of Assisi

Lady of Meritxell

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In terms of area how large is Andorra?

Answer: 468 sq. km. (181 sq. mi.)

Andorra is the sixth smallest country in Europe. It is completely landlocked between France and Spain.

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2. What was the currency of Andorra prior to the Euro?

Answer: French franc and Spanish peseta

Andorra has had a unique relationship with the European Union. With respect to trade in manufactured products, it has been treated as a member, but not with agricultural products.

Trufflesss

Answer: Forty loaves of bread, ham and wine

The treaty was signed in 1278 and established Andorra within the borders as they presently exist. The tribute, called a questia, was to be paid to one or the other side in alternating years.

StetsonHat

4. Andorra was established as a semi-independent state in 1278 but it took until 1993 for Andorra to adopt what?

Answer: A constitution

The constitution was drafted in 1991 and approved after a referendum, taking effect in May of 1993. With its adoption Andorra became fully independent although the two co-rulers were retained in a purely ceremonial role. On July 28, 1993 Andorra was admitted to the United Nations.

StetsonHat

5. Andorra has quite a strong economy. What is its main industry?

Answer: tourism

The main industry of Andorra is tourism. Many of the 9 to 10 million people who visit Andorra each year partake of the various festivals this interesting country has to offer. Most of the festivals coincide with religious festivals and make for a spectacular time.

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6. What are the colours on the Andorran flag?

Answer: blue, yellow, red

The flag consists of three vertical bars in this order: blue, yellow, and red. The blue and red represent France, and the yellow and red represent Spain. This shows the importance of these two countries to Andorra. The present flag was adopted in 1866.

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7. Andorra temporarily ceased to exist as an independent state from 1812 to 1813. What was the cause of this?

Answer: France annexed Andorra and it was thus an integral part of that country.

Under the reign of Napoleon, France annexed parts of Catalonia and also Andorra in January of 1812, making the country effectively an integral part of France. At the end of 1813 Andorra once again became an independent state and it has remained so ever since. In the wake of the Spanish Civil War, French troops occupied Andorra as a protective measure but the country continued to function during that time.

StetsonHat

8. Does Andorra issue its own stamps?

Answer: No

Andorra doesn't have its own stamps. In fact, stamps of French Andorra are processed by La Poste while those of Spanish Andorra are distributed via the Correos postal service. Which service you choose to use is dependent on which language you speak. Therefore either of these provide international mail service.

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9. In what year were postal codes introduced in Andorra?

Answer: 2004

Every single one of the seven parishes received postal codes of their own for the first time in 2004. The Postal Administrations of La Poste and Correos made this possible through a combined effort.

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10. Who is the patron saint of Andorra?

Answer: Lady of Meritxell

Lady of Meritxell Day is a national holiday which is held on September 8. This is a Roman Catholic holiday of great importance to the Andorrans. The original Our Lady of Meritxell statue dates from the 12th century and depicts an apparition of the Virgin Mary.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/an.html
http://aglobalworld.com/holidays-around-the-world/andorra-lady-meritxell-day/

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Source: Author StetsonHat

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