Andorra la Vella
Andorra la Vella is the capital and largest city of Andorra. It is located high in the east Pyrenees, between France and Spain. It is also the name of the parish that surrounds the capital.
Andorra la Vella | |
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View from a northern side of the Andorra la Vella, Consell General d'Andorra, Casa de la Vall, Centric Hotel, Church of Saint Stephen, Massip-Dolsa house, Andorra in 1986, La Valira, | |
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Location within Andorra | |
Andorra la Vella Location within the Iberian peninsula Andorra la Vella Location within Europe | |
| Coordinates: 42°30′N 01°30′E | |
| Country | Andorra |
| Parishes | Andorra la Vella |
| Villages | La Margineda, Santa Coloma |
| Government | |
| • Cònsol Major | Conxita Marsol |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12 km2 (5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 22,256 |
| Demonyms | Andorran andorrà, andorrana (ca) |
| Website | Official site |
As of 2015, the city has a population of 22,886, and the urban area, which includes Escaldes-Engordany plus satellite villages, has over 40,000 inhabitants.
The principal industry is tourism, although the country also earns foreign income from being a tax haven. Furniture and brandies are local products. Being at an elevation of 1,023 m (3,356 ft), it is the highest capital city in Europe and a popular ski resort.
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