Europe: Andorra
About Andorra
Long isolated and impoverished, mountainous Andorra has achieved considerable prosperity since World War II through its tourist industry. Many immigrants (legal and illegal) are attracted to the thriving economy with its lack of income taxes.
| Vital Statistics | |
| Capitol City: | Andorra la Vella |
| Population: | 67,627 (July 2001 est.) |
| Percent below poverty: | NA% |
| Language: | Catalan (official), French, Castilian |
| Date of independence: | 1278 (was formed under the joint su |
| Form of government: | parliamentary democracy (since Marc |
| Title of Leader: | coprince (one each, French and Span |
| Natural Resources: | hydropower, mineral water, timber, iron ore, lead |
| Environmental Issues: | deforestation; overgrazing of mountain meadows contributes to soil erosion; air pollution; wastewater treatment and solid waste disposal |
| Agricultural Products: | small quantities of tobacco, rye, wheat, barley, oats, vegetables; sheep |
| Imports: | consumer goods, food, electricity |
| Exports: | tobacco products, furniture |
| Trading Partners: | IMPORTS: Spain 48%, France 35%, US 2.3% (1998) Exports: France 34%, Spain 58% (1998) EXPORTS: France 34%, Spain 58% (1998) |
Andorra Headlines
Encino: Mom Makes $6762/Month[Ad - World3News.com/JOBS] - Sep 6 2010 2:22 p.m.
No changes for Ireland team to face Andorra
[Breaking News.ie] - Sep 6 2010 2:22 p.m.
Competition: Win tickets to Ireland v Andorra
[JOE.ie] - Sep 2 2010 3:28 p.m.
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