Andorra: flag, capital, currency and history

Andorra, officially the Principality of Andorra, is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Andorra la Vella. The currency is the Euro. Languages spoken include Catalan.

Quick facts about Andorra

Official name: Principality of Andorra
Capital: Andorra la Vella
Region: Europe, Southern Europe
Currency: Euro (EUR, €)
Languages: Catalan
Calling code: +376
Internet domain: .ad
Area: 468 km² (181 sq mi)
Land borders: France, Spain
Demonym: Andorran
National day: Our Lady of Meritxell Day, September 8

Flag of Andorra

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History of Andorra

Andorra is a small state in the Pyrenees between France and Spain. According to tradition its autonomy dates to the Frankish period, and from the medieval era its territory was ruled jointly by outside overlords. A paréage agreement signed in 1278 settled shared sovereignty between the Count of Foix and the Bishop of Urgell. The French rights later passed to the French head of state, giving rise to the system of two co-princes. Andorra adopted its first written constitution in 1993, in the same year it joined the United Nations. It remains a parliamentary co-principality.

Key dates

1278A paréage agreement establishes shared sovereignty between the Count of Foix and the Bishop of Urgell.
1607The French king Henry IV, as heir to the Count of Foix, becomes co-prince.
1993A new constitution is approved by referendum on 14 March.
1993Andorra joins the United Nations.

A short overview, not a full history. Dates are given for well-documented events only.