Andorra is an independent state with a population of 78,000 inhabitants, a surface area of 468 km², and over a thousand years of history. Traditionally, Andorra has positioned itself as a multicultural and open country which is home to over 100 different nationalities who coexist in a totally integrated manner.

Strategic situation

In the south-east of Europe, between Spain and France. Andorra is 2h 15 mins from Barcelona, 2h from Lleida and 6h from Madrid; and in relation to France, it is 2h 30 mins from Toulouse, 2h 20 mins from Perpignan and 9h from Paris.

Tourist destination

Known internationally for its ski resorts, shops and modern hotel and service infrastructures, it receives close to 8 million visitors a year. Andorra is also a paradise for nature lovers given that 90% of its land is green.

On a cultural level, Andorra boasts cultural centres such as a congress centre, a national auditorium, museums, cinemas, theatres and an extensive network of Roman churches distributed throughout the territory.

Economy

Andorra has always been a country with an agricultural and farming tradition. Today, the strong and vibrant Andorran economy is based on the tourist industry, the financial sector, and the recent establishment of a new and ambitious process of economic opening that is to liberalise investments in and from our country. On the other hand, Andorra is part of 22 international organisations and has a wide network of diplomatic representation on a worldwide level.