Starting with today's blog, we will be focusing on the LEAST known countries in Europe. Our focus today, Andorra!
Andorra is a land-locked country sandwiched in the Pyrenees between France and Spain. One reason Europeans love to visit the sixth smallest country in Europe is the fact that it is a tax-haven. With hardly any arable land, the people of this country (83,000 pop.) are dependent on trade with other countries for food. That seems to be alright with the Andorrans, as they live relatively lavish lifestyles being that 80% of the country's GDP comes from tourism. Speaking of tourism, it happens to be the one reason for the country's recent population boom and their success. Many foreigners (particularly from France and Spain) spend time in Andorra skiing, hiking, and checking out the beautiful scenery in other ways.
If you know Spanish, you'll understand some Catalan which is the primary language of the country. This is the last remaining bastion of Catalan in the world (though the Barcelonans would disagree). But don't worry, many of the populous are foreigners from France and Spain and know those languages and more. In fact, the native Catalans are the minority in this country!
The capital of the Andorra is Andorra La Vella and is accessible directly by road and within miles of the train station. Unfortunately, there are no major airports in the country, but there are heliports that can fly you in from Barcelona and other close cities!
If you have ever been to Andorra, please tell us about it! This country is amazingly beautiful and unique, but we want to hear why from you! We look forward to hearing from you!
Andorra is a land-locked country sandwiched in the Pyrenees between France and Spain. One reason Europeans love to visit the sixth smallest country in Europe is the fact that it is a tax-haven. With hardly any arable land, the people of this country (83,000 pop.) are dependent on trade with other countries for food. That seems to be alright with the Andorrans, as they live relatively lavish lifestyles being that 80% of the country's GDP comes from tourism. Speaking of tourism, it happens to be the one reason for the country's recent population boom and their success. Many foreigners (particularly from France and Spain) spend time in Andorra skiing, hiking, and checking out the beautiful scenery in other ways.
If you know Spanish, you'll understand some Catalan which is the primary language of the country. This is the last remaining bastion of Catalan in the world (though the Barcelonans would disagree). But don't worry, many of the populous are foreigners from France and Spain and know those languages and more. In fact, the native Catalans are the minority in this country!
The capital of the Andorra is Andorra La Vella and is accessible directly by road and within miles of the train station. Unfortunately, there are no major airports in the country, but there are heliports that can fly you in from Barcelona and other close cities!
If you have ever been to Andorra, please tell us about it! This country is amazingly beautiful and unique, but we want to hear why from you! We look forward to hearing from you!
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