Andorra is among the safest countries in the world with almost zeropickpocketing, car theft and disorderly conduct incidents.
Andorra, according to some estimates, is the world’s 14th oldest country.
The offices of the government, court, and prison are housed in the “House ofthe Valleys,” which was built in 1580 in Andorra la Vella, the capital city ofAndorra.
Image credit – CIA #9. The capital city of Andorra, Andorra la Vella, is thehighest capital city in Europe with an elevation of 1,023 meters.
According to World Bank data, more than 10 million tourists arrived inAndorra last year.
One theory suggests that Andorra may be derived from Arabic al-durra, meaning, “The Pearl.” In 1933, Andorra was occupied by France.
The country served as an important smuggling route between Vichy, France, and Spain during World War II. # Andorra became a member of theUN and Council of Europe in 1993.