Andorra is a small country located between France and Spain with an area of 468 square kilometers. It has a population of about 84,000 people and a parliamentary democracy form of government. The principality of Andorra was ruled by French and Spanish leaders for over 700 years until 1993. Tourism is the most important sector of Andorra's economy today, focused on winter sports like skiing. The document provides details on landmarks like Caldea spa and the Soldeu el Tarter ski resort, as well as maps and facts about Andorra's geography, history, and government.

1. Daniel Gallego2º ESO A, 2010-2011Instituto español V. Cañada Blanch Londres AndorraQuick fact guide

2. ContentsIntroductionEconomyGovernmentGeographyCaldeaSoldeu el TarterMapThe Flag

3. IntroductionFor 715 years (from 1278 to 1993) Andorrans lived under a unique co-principality, ruled by French and Spanish leadersAndorra has three languages: Catalan (official), French and Spanish

4. EconomyTourism is the most important factor in Andorra's economy. Andorra's tiny economy is mostly used to buy energyIts labour force is 42,220 (2008)Most of itslabourforceisemployed in services

5. GovernmentGovernment type: parliamentary democracy (since March 1993) that retains as its chiefs of state the two princes, who are the president of France and the Bishop of Seud'Urgell, Spain, who are represented in Andorra by the coprinces' representativesCapital: Andorra la VellaIndependence: 1278

6. GeographyLocation: Southwestern Europe, between France and SpainArea:Total: 468 sq kmLand: 468 sq kmWater: 0 sq kmClimate: cold winters and warm, dry summersTerrain: rugged mountains dissected by narrow valleysElevationLowestpoint: RiuRuner 840 mHighestpoint: Pic de Coma Pedrosa 2,946 m

7. CaldeaCaldea is a spa situated close to Andorra la VellaIt is Europe's largest recreational spaIt has 6000 square meters of inside and ouside lagoons

9. Soldeu el tarterIts divided in 2 partsSoldeuTarter There are 49 ski slopes And 25 ski lifts It is located near soldeu

11. Map

12. The flag

13. The EndSources:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/an.html#tophttp:/www.hola- andorra.com/arinsal/english/caldeagb.htmlhttp://www.google.co.uk/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi andhttp://www.euroresidentes.com/esqui/soldeu.htm