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Interesting facts about Andorra that will surprise you

This list of interesting facts reflects some of the traits that define our country. Check them out and fall in love with the Principality!

A small country with big benefits

The inhabitants of Andorra live longer

Life expectancy in Andorra is the fifth highest in the world. Could it be due to the country's elevation, the quality of the air, the delicious gastronomy or the nature that surrounds us?

We are trilingual by nature

We are the only country in the world whose official language is Catalan, but the proximity to France and Spain means the inhabitants of Andorra are fluent in Spanish and French. So if you want to practise and learn three languages easily, you have to come and visit us.

You can walk around the entire country

One of Andorra's favourite curiosities among hikers is that, thanks to the more than 100 mountain trails, you can travel the whole country without stepping on tarmac by following the GR Country Route. What's more, there are 29 mountain shelters where you can spend the night surrounded by nature.

You will find more nature here than anywhere else

Andorra is synonymous with nature: more than 90% of the territory is mountains, forests, rivers, lakes and meadows. About 4% of the territory has been built on at the bottom of the valleys and at the foot of the more than 65 peaks over 2000m above sea level.

You can ski for more than 300 km

Andorra has southern Europe’s largest skiable area! In Grandvalira, Pal Arinsal, Ordino Arcalis, and Naturland, you can ski down endless slopes, and enjoy the winter sports and snow activities you like most... day and night!

10% of Andorra is a World Heritage Site It is one of the few countries in the world where 10% of the territory has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO . The Matriu-Perafita-Claror Valley stands out for its beauty, pastures, meadows and large expanses of forest. In addition, it retains intact bordes (shelters), paths and vestiges of old forges, witnesses of the use of natural resources by Andorrans for more than 700 years.

We have one of the oldest parliaments in Europe Our parliament, known as the General Council, was created in 1419. With only 28 members, it is one of the oldest, smallest and longest-serving parliaments in Europe.

We worship fire in our traditions In Andorra, we have revived the ancient allure of fire with the falles . This tradition will surprise you and you can enjoy it on the night of Sant Joan (Saint John's Eve) in various places. The fire the fallaires swing in a spectacular display year after year coincides with the summer solstice, and is part of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

We are surrounded by Romanesque art More than 40 churches, chapels and monuments form part of the historical legacy of rural Romanesque art in Andorra. They were formerly places of worship and venues for social gatherings, and today they are one of the jewels of our cultural heritage.

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