Andorre

Interesting Facts About Andorre

• Andorra is believed to have been created by Charlemagne and was formed as a polity by a charter in 1278.
• Andorra is currently headed by two co-princes: the Bishop of Urgell in Catalonia, Spain, and the president of France.
• Catalan is the only official language of Andorra and is recognized as a fundamental element of the country's identity, personality and cultural heritage.
• Two-thirds of Andorra's residents lack Andorran nationality and do not have the right to vote in communal elections.
• The largest national groups in Andorra are Spanish (34.3%), Andorrans (32.1%), Portuguese (10%), and French (5.6%).
• Population growth in Andorra is mainly due to young workers finding jobs in the tourism, hospitality and services sectors.
• The Catholic population comprises an estimated 89.5% of Andorra, with Our Lady of Meritxell as the patron saint.
• The University of Andorra, established in 1997, is the only university in the country and offers first-level degrees in nursing, computer science, business administration, and educational sciences.

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Capitale de Andorre