Is Andorra part of Spain or France?

Andorra is a parliamentary co-principality with the president of France and the Catholic bishop of Urgell (Catalonia, Spain) as co-princes. This peculiarity makes the president of France, in his capacity as prince of Andorra, an elected monarch, although he is not elected by a popular vote of the Andorran people.

Why isn’t Andorra part of Spain or France?

Andorra, small independent European coprincipality situated among the southern peaks of the Pyrenees Mountains and bounded by France to the north and east and by Spain to the south and west. It is one of the smallest states in Europe. The capital is Andorra la Vella. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

Does Andorra have a military?

Andorra has no standing army but has signed treaties with Spain and France for its protection. Its small volunteer army is purely ceremonial in function. The paramilitary GIPA (trained in counter-terrorism and hostage management) is part of the national police.

Are Andorra and Germany still at war?

So technically they remained at war. When WW2 came along, Andorra declared itself neutral, despite being legally still at war. It was not until 1958 that this legal anomaly was cleared up by Andorra officially declaring peace.

Do they grow tobacco in Andorra?

Tobacco, the most distinctive Andorran crop, is grown on the best lands. Andorran tobacco is usually mixed with eastern tobaccos, because of its strong quality. Other farm products include cereals, potatoes, and garden vegetables. Grapes are used mainly for raisins and for the making of anisette.

Is Andorra poor?

With a population of just 85,000, this gives Andorra the ninth-highest GDP per capita in the world, at about $53,000. No data exists on poverty in Andorra, but it is generally assumed to be nonexistent. Andorrans enjoy a high standard of living and have the highest life expectancy in the world, at 83.5 years.