Andorra

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Capital City: Andorra la Vella

People: Spanish 43%, Andorran 33%, Portuguese 11%, French 7%, other 6%

Religion: Roman Catholic (predominant)

Language: Catalan (official), French, Castilian, Portuguese

Currency: Euro Dollar

Electrical Voltage: 220 volts

How to get there:

By plane: There are no airports in Andorra - however there are daily coach services from the airports in Barcelona in Spain and Toulouse in France to Andorra. The nearest airports are: Perpignan (France) 128 km to the east, no coach connections but you can take a Yellow train to La tour de Carol and further to l'Hospitalet. Toulouse–Blagnac (France) 196 Km (121.8 miles) to the north Barcelona (Spain) 202 Km (125.5 miles) to the south (From airports to Andorra by car: 3 hours) By car: Roads in Andorra are generally of a good quality. Entering from the Spanish side is a relatively straightforward drive; however entering from France is a more stressful affair involving many hairpin bends. Border control officers at both sides are generally fine, but be prepared for delays during busy times. However, be sure your car is in good condition, since Andorra has a very high altitude. By bus: There are many coach services operating into Andorra. From France there is a coach service from Toulouse and one that operates via L'Hospitalet and La Tour de Carol. From Spain, coaches to Andorra can be caught from a variety of locations, such as Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Lleida and Valencia.

Weather: temperate; snowy, cold winters and warm, dry summers

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Getting Around: Bus, Taxis

Tourism Website: http://www.andorra.ad/index_ang.asp

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