How did Andorra stay independent?

Andorra’s independence is traditionally ascribed to Charlemagne, who recovered the region from the Muslims in 803, and to his son Louis I (the Pious), who granted the inhabitants a charter of liberties. Andorra subsequently joined the United Nations (1993) and the Council of Europe (1994).

When did Andorra gain independence from Spain?

8 September 1278
It is headed by two co-princes: the Bishop of Urgell in Catalonia, Spain and the President of France. Its capital and also its largest city is Andorra la Vella….Andorra.

Principality of Andorra Principat d’Andorra (Catalan)
Legislature	General Council
Independence
• from Aragon	8 September 1278
• from the French Empire	1814

Why is Andorra not part of France?

Because Andorra was formed as a neutral country between the predecessor states of Spain and France and because their inhabitants want it to be independent. And because they are a member of the UN.

Is Andorra independent?

Andorra ratified a modern constitution on March 14, 1993, which provided for its independence and sovereignty as a “modern” representative democracy.

What happened to Andorra during WW2?

During World War II, Andorra remained neutral and was an important smuggling route from Spain into France. The French Resistance used Andorra as part of their route to get downed airmen out of France.

Who colonized Andorra?

France
For more than 700 years Andorra was ruled jointly by the leader of France and the Spanish Bishop of Urgell. The first Andorran Constitution was passed in 1993, establishing parliamentary government. It then joined the United Nations and Council of Europe.

Is Andorra France?

The tiny principality of Andorra is located in the high mountains of the Pyrenees between France and Spain. The mainstay of the highly-prosperous economy is tourism, accounting for about 80\% of GDP. For more than 700 years Andorra was ruled jointly by the leader of France and the Spanish Bishop of Urgell.