National Symbols of Andorra

Last updated on August 18th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

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Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

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Andorra is a country in Europe. The official name of Andorra is the Principality of Andorra. It shares borders with 2 countries: Spain, and France. The people of Andorra are called Andorran. The country is situated in Southwestern Europe, the Pyrenees mountains, on the border between France and Spain.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Andorra has also been influenced. The etymology of Andorra can be defined as; “Shrub-covered land”, but it may come from the Arabic “the forest” or the Spanish “to walk”.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Andorra include Andorran, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.

Andorra Airlines is the national airline of Andorra. The national colors of the country are blue, yellow, and red. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is AND.

Andorra is known for its tourism. The national dish of Andorra is Escudella. Anis, in addition to being a traditional beverage, is one of the country’s national drinks. The national instrument of Andorra is the Tambori.

The country has the time zone UTC+01 (CET) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Andorra is divided into 7 parishes. The capital of the country is Andorra la Vella, which is also the largest city in Andorra.

The literacy rate in Andorra is 100%.

The country’s total area is 467.63 km² (180.55 sq mi), and the total population is 77,265 . The country’s average elevation is 1,996 m (6,549 ft), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Rugged mountains dissected by narrow valleys. The country’s usual climate is temperate; snowy, cold winters and warm, dry summers.

The Euro serves as the national unit of currency. The domain for Andorra is .adf and the country code is +376. The eagle on the fly holds in its talons two traditional Samoan emblems, a fly whisk (fue) and a war club (uatogi). The former symbolizes the wisdom of Samoa’s traditional chiefs, and the latter represents the power of the state.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The National Museum of Andorra serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. The National Museum of Andorra is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

Andorrans wear contemporary Western-style clothing, and 8 September is designated as National Day. In Andorra, the majority of the population practices Roman Catholicism as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Andorra has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Andorra’s national bird is the Lammergeier, while its national animal is the Cattle. The national flower is Narcissus, whereas Mango is the country’s national fruit. The national tree of Andorra is the Andora Fir, and the highest peak is Pic de Coma Pedrosa.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of Andorra is Vibria.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Andorra and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Rugby is considered the country’s national sport.

Poetry is a highly valued form of art, and many poets are considered significant national symbols of the country. The national poet of Andorra is Albert Salvadó.

Charlemagne is the founder of Andorra. The country’s national anthem was written by Enric Marfany Bons, and composed by Juan Benlloch y Vivó.

Mausoleums are buildings dedicated to holding someone’s remains. It serves as a reminder of the nation’s revolutionary fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. Mausoleums are one of the most significant historical landmarks. The national mausoleum of Andorra is the National Archives of Andorra. The country’s national hero is Charlemagne.

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. Casa de la Vall Andorra is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Andorra is a member of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), and United Nations (UN). Andorra collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The tourism slogan of the country is “The Pyrenean Country” whereas, “United virtue is stronger” is the official motto of the country.

Emmanuel Macron is the current Prime minister of Andorra, and Joan Enric Vives i Sicília is the President.

Andorra has declared Catalán (official), French, Castilian, and Portuguese as the country’s official languages.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Principality of Andorra
Official name(s)	Principality of Andorra
Alternative name(s)	Principality of Andorra (official, English)
Regional location	Southwestern Europe, the Pyrenees mountains, on the border between France and Spain
Country name etymology	“Shrub-covered land”, but it may come from the Arabic “the forest” or the Spanish “to walk”
Climate	Temperate; snowy, cold winters and warm, dry summers
Terrain	Rugged mountains dissected by narrow valleys
Population	77,265
National Day	8 Sep 1278
Language(s)	Catalán (official), French, Castilian, Portuguese
Religion	Roman Catholicism
Country code	+376
Literacy rate	100%
Currency	Euro
Capital city	Andorra la Vella
ISO	AND
Domain(TLD)	.adf
Ethnicity	Andorran, Spanish, Portuguese, & French
Head of government	Head of Government
Nationality	Andorran
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	467.63 km² (180.55 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+01 (CET)
Average elevation	1,996 m (6,549 ft)
Coastline	0 km (landlocked)
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Andorra

Motto of Andorra

“United virtue is stronger"

National animal of Andorra

The National animal of Andorra is Cattle

National flower of Andorra

The National flower of Andorra is Narcissus. Botanical name is Narcissus pseudonarcissus.

National bird of Andorra

The National bird of Andorra is Lammergeier

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Neighbouring countries of Andorra

Spain
France

Andorran Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Women and cats in the house, men and dogs in the street.

With patience you go beyond knowledge.

Wisdom goes not always by years.

The best word is the unspoken word.

In times of famine no bread is stale.

Honey is sweet, but the bees sting.

He who hears no advice will not reach old age.

Cast no dirt into the well that gives you water.

By perseverance everything reaches its target.

As the old crow sing, so sings its fledglings.

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