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"Son of Fassi", the country of pockets - Andorra

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"Son of Fassi", the country of pockets - Andorra

Stone houses in the valley of Andorra - images from the web

"A place to stay"

The Principality of Andorra (Catalan: Principat d'Andorra), abbreviated as "Andorra", is located in southwestern Europe, is a landlocked country on the border of France and Spain, and is one of the world's pocket countries, with a total area of 468 square kilometers and 7 administrative districts. In 2020, the country had a total population of 78,015.

Such a land area is about the same as that of a township administrative district on the mainland, and the population is about the same as half of Beijing's Tiantongyuan.

Andorra was a buffer state established by the Charlemagne Empire in the 9th century on the Spanish border to prevent Moorish harassment. From 1278 onwards, France and Spain concluded a peace treaty,[1] with shared administrative and religious dominion over Andorra, both entitled to appoint their own representatives and to receive symbolic tributes; In the centuries that followed, conflicts between France and Spain over Andorra were frequent.

"Son of Fassi", the country of pockets - Andorra

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"A small country with a long life"

On 14 March 1993, the Andorran referendum adopted a new constitution, becoming a sovereign state and being rated as one of the countries with the longest life expectancy of its citizens in the world.

This tiny European country has a thriving economy. It also has a lot of green coverage and is a leader in public and sanitation. Citizens can expect a life expectancy of 83 years or more.

"Son of Fassi", the country of pockets - Andorra

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Trivia: The 12 longest-lived countries in the world

1.Italy 2.Monaco 3.Japan 4.Singapore 5.Andorra 6.Switzerland 7.South Korea 8.Israel 9.Iceland 10.San Marino.San Marino) 11.Australia 12.Sweden

France and Spain guard, no need to worry about national defense!

There are no conventional military forces in Andorra, and the country has not experienced war for more than 700 years, so it has not established an army, but has maintained a very small military force, the main task of which is to escort the flag on official occasions. Andorra has a large number of police personnel, and its national defense is mainly the responsibility of France and Spain.

"Son of Fassi", the country of pockets - Andorra

Andorra police (image from the internet)

Travel with peace of mind

Tourism is the mainstay of Andorra's economy, accounting for about 80% of the country's GDP. In 2012, there were 249 hotels, 34,000 beds, 1,400 shops and 7.9 million visitors to Andorra.

Andorra offers competitive skiing, water world fun, hot springs, and country tours. Shopping is one of the main tourist programs in Andorra, with more than 1,000 duty-free shops and shopping centers of all kinds in the country, with the capital Andorra la Vella being the main shopping city.

"Son of Fassi", the country of pockets - Andorra

Church of Sant Estefan - Image from the web

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