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Andorra la Vella is the
capital of the Principality of Andorra, and is located high
in the east Pyrenees between France and Spain. It is also
the name of the parish that surrounds it. Andorra la Vella
is located at 42°30' North, 1°30' East
The population is very diverse: Spanish 43%, Andorran 33%,
Portuguese 11%, French 7%, other 6% (1998). Catalan is the
official language, although Castilian and French are also
spoken. Most of the inhabitants are Roman Catholics. The
principal industry is tourism, although the country also
earns foreign income from being a tax-haven. Furniture and
brandies are local products. |
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