Trivia in Andorra

National symbols

Flag: A vertical tricolor of blue, yellow, and red with the coat of arms centered. Blue represents France, yellow and red symbolize the Bishop of Urgell and Catalonia.

Emblem: A quartered shield featuring the coats of arms of the Bishop of Urgell, the Count of Catalonia, the Count of Foix, and the Count of Béarn, with the national motto 'Virtus Unita Fortior (United Virtue is Stronger)' below.

Trivia & facts

• Less than half of the population holds "Andorran" nationality, with many foreign residents.
• The country's area is less than half that of Tokyo's 23 wards, yet total ski lift length exceeds 300 km.
• Domestic postage is free, with the unusual system of joint delivery by French and Spanish postal services.
• Bank account numbers exceed triple the population, and Andorra was once known as a tax haven.
• It is the only sovereign nation where Catalan is the official language.
• Road signs are exclusively in Catalan with no Spanish translations.
• The country consistently ranks among the top for average life expectancy worldwide.
• Andorra has participated in the Olympics since 1976 but has never won a medal.
• There are no railways or airports within the country; the nearest international airports are Barcelona in Spain and Toulouse in France.
• The crime rate is extremely low, making it one of Europe's safest countries.