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Andorra
The Principality of Andorra is located between the southwest European countries of France and Spain. The country is so mountainous that farm production must be supplemented by food imports for an otherwise well-to-do population. Typical contributions include questions about the country's duty free shopping, French and Spanish influenced culture, summer and winter tourist resorts, and tax haven banking.
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What is the history of Andorra?
France and the bishop of Urgel held joint sovereignty over Andorra from 1278 to 1993. Voters chose to adopt a parliamentary system March 14,1993, although co-princes remain heads of state. Tourism, especially skiing, is the economic mainstay. A free port, Andorra attracts more than 10,000,000 visitors annually.
What is Andorra's country motto?
Virtus Unita Fortior, which means 'Strength united is stronger', is Andorra's country motto.
What can you do in the Pyrenees?
There are some interesting ski resorts, you can hike, and the scenery is beautiful.
Andorra's economy is characterized by a strong reliance on tourism, which accounts for a significant portion of its GDP. The country also benefits from its favorable tax regime, attracting financial services and retail businesses. Additionally, Andorra has a growing emphasis on diversifying its economy by promoting sectors such as telecommunications and technology. Despite its small size, the economy remains robust and maintains low unemployment rates.
Andorra's low season typically occurs during the spring months of April to June and the fall months of September to November. During these periods, the weather is less predictable, and tourist activity decreases, making it an ideal time for those seeking quieter experiences and lower prices. Additionally, ski resorts often close after the winter season, leading to reduced visitor numbers.
How many cities are in Andorra?
I want to say around 63 cities, but i maybe wrong. Andorra is a pretty small country, it is half of Brampton and it has a larger population of Andorra (Brampton is a city in Canada).
Where are Andorra and Luxembourg?
Andorra is between France and Spain. Luxenbourg is between Belgium, Germany, and France.
What is the national currency of Andorra?
Andorra has no monetary unit of its own and the Euro has been the official currency from January 2002. Visitors from non Euro countries are advised to bring travellers' cheques or Euro cheques and to cash them in Andorra as the exchange rate is usually better than in other European countries. Credit cards e.g. Amex, Visa & Access are accepted in many establishments.
With the absence of taxation one would expect to find an extremely high cost of living, such as in Switzerland. Happily this is not the case in Andorra. One can maintain a very comfortable standard of living considerably cheaper than in the UK, Germany, etc. Due to the active import and export business in Andorra, goods and delicacies from all over the world are available in most of the large supermarkets and department stores!
What are some five star hotels in Andorra?
The TripAdvisor website lists four hotels in Andorra with a five star rating: The Andorra Park Hotel ($110 and up), the Hotel Plaza (starting at $113), the Holiday Inn Andorra (rates as low as $85), and the Carlton Plaza (starting at $94).
What is a national holiday in Andorra?
There are two national holidays in Andoraa. The 14th March is the "Día de la Constitució" (Constitution's day) and the 8th September is "Mare de Deu de Meritxel" (Our Lady of Maritxel).
SUM is the Emergency Medicine Service of the Principality of Andorra (SUM means Servei Urgent Mèdic). Is a SAMU.
116 is the telephone number of the SUM (like 911).
SAMU 116 of Andorra is the Hospital based Medical Emergencies Exclusive Call Center. The correspondent to US 911 is in all Europe the general alert hot line 112 that transfers all Medical Emergency Requests to the Samu.
