| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | ADISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | ANDISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | Andorra la VellaGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | EuropeGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | AndorraCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Principality of AndorraCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | AndorraCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | the origin of the country's name is obscure; may originate from the Navarrese word andurrial, meaning "shrub-covered land;" alternatively, may derive from the Arabic ad-darra meaning "the forest," a reference to its location; many other theories existCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | parliamentary democracy (since March 1993) that retains its chiefs of state in the form of a co-principality; the two princes are the President of France and Bishop of Seu d'Urgell, SpainCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 1278 (formed under the joint sovereignty of the French Count of Foix and the Spanish Bishop of Urgell)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Our Lady of Meritxell Day, 8 September (1278)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Emmanuel MACRON (Head of State (Co-Prince))CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | EURISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | EuroISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 7ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | Andorra la Vella / Canillo / Encamp / Escaldes-Engordany / La Massana / Ordino / Sant Julià de LòriaISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | red cow (breed unspecified)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "El Gran Carlemany" (The Great Charlemagne); lyrics/music: Joan BENLLOCH i VIVO/Enric MARFANY BONS; history: adopted 1921; the anthem provides a brief history of Andorra in a first-person narrativeCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | blue, yellow, redCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: the mother must be an Andorran citizen or the father must have been born in Andorra and both parents maintain permanent residence in Andorra; dual citizenship recognized: no; residency requirement for naturalization: 25 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
the origin of the country's name is obscure; may originate from the Navarrese word andurrial, meaning "shrub-covered land;" alternatively, may derive from the Arabic ad-darra meaning "the forest," a reference to its location; many other theories exist
description: three vertical bands of blue (left side), yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band, which is slightly wider than the other two; the coat of arms features a quartered shield with the emblems of Urgell, Foix, Bearn, and Catalonia; the motto reads VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR (Strength United is Stronger) meaning: the flag combines the blue and red French colors with the red and yellow of Spain to symbolize Franco-Spanish protection
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
