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'''Andorra''' is a small, mountainous, [[Europe]]an country (population 70,000) in the [[Pyrenees]], between [[France]] and [[Spain]]. Historically jointly governed by representatives of both countries, since 1993 it has been an independent democracy.

The '''Principality of Andorra''' is a small, mountainous, [[Europe]]an country (population 70,000) in the [[Pyrenees]], between [[France]] and [[Spain]]. Historically jointly governed by representatives of both countries, since 1993 it has been an independent democracy.

==Geography==

==Geography==

Andorrans live in seven valleys that form Andorra's political districts. Andorrans are a minority in their own country; they make up only approximately 36% of the population or about 28,000 native Andorrans. Spanish, French, and Portuguese residents make up the other 64% of the population.  

Andorrans live in seven valleys that form Andorra's political districts. Andorrans are a minority in their own country; they make up only approximately 36% of the population or about 28,000 native Andorrans. Spanish, French, and Portuguese residents make up the other 64% of the population.  

The national language is Catalan, a romance language related to the Provençal groups. French and Spanish are also spoken.  

The national language is Catalan, a Romance language related to the Provençal groups. French and Spanish are also spoken.  

Education law requires school attendance for children up to age 16. A system of French, Spanish, and Andorran public schools provides education up to the secondary level. Schools are built and maintained by Andorran authorities, who pay also for Andorran teachers. French and Spanish schools pay for their own teachers. About 35% of Andorran children attend the French primary schools, 35% attend Spanish, and 29 % attend Andorran schools. Andorran schools follow the Spanish curriculum, and their diplomas are recognized by the Spanish education system. In July 1997, the University of Andorra was established. The number of students makes it impossible for the University of Andorra to develop a full academic program, and it serves principally as a center for virtual studies, connected to Spanish and French universities. The only two graduate schools in Andorra are the Nursing School and the School of Computer Science.  

Education law requires school attendance for children up to age 16. A system of French, Spanish, and Andorran public schools provides education up to the secondary level. Schools are built and maintained by Andorran authorities, who pay also for Andorran teachers. French and Spanish schools pay for their own teachers. About 35% of Andorran children attend the French primary schools, 35% attend Spanish, and 29 % attend Andorran schools. Andorran schools follow the Spanish curriculum, and their diplomas are recognized by the Spanish education system. In July 1997, the University of Andorra was established. The number of students makes it impossible for the University of Andorra to develop a full academic program, and it serves principally as a center for virtual studies, connected to Spanish and French universities. The only two graduate schools in Andorra are the Nursing School and the School of Computer Science.  

*Population (2006): 81,222.

*Population (2007): 84,500.

*Annual growth rate: 2.4%.

*Annual growth rate: 2.4%

*Ethnic groups: Catalan, Spanish, French, Portuguese.

*Ethnic groups: Catalan, Spanish, French, Portuguese.

*Religion: Roman Catholic.

*Religion: Roman Catholic.

===Principle Government Officials===

===Principle Government Officials===

*Co-Prince--Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France

*Co-Prince: Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France

*Co-Prince--Joan Enric Vives i Sicilia, Bishop of Seu d'Urgell, Spain

*Co-Prince: Joan Enric Vives i Sicilia, Bishop of Seu d'Urgell, Spain

*Head of Government--Albert Pintat

*Head of Government: Jaume Bartumeu

*Sindic General--Joan Gabriel

*Sindic General: Josep Dalleres

*Permanent Representative to the United Nations--Carles Font  

*Permanent Representative to the United Nations: Carles Font  

===Political Conditions===

===Political Conditions===

In addition to handicrafts, manufacturing includes cigars, cigarettes, and furniture for domestic and export markets. A hydroelectric plant at Les Escaldes, with a capacity of 26.5 megawatts, provides 40% of Andorra's electricity; Spain provides the rest.  

In addition to handicrafts, manufacturing includes cigars, cigarettes, and furniture for domestic and export markets. A hydroelectric plant at Les Escaldes, with a capacity of 26.5 megawatts, provides 40% of Andorra's electricity; Spain provides the rest.  

*GDP (2005): $2.77 billion.

*GDP (2007): $3.66 billion.

*Natural resources: Hydroelectric power, mineral water, timber, iron ore, lead.

*Natural resources: Hydroelectric power, mineral water, timber, iron ore, lead.

*Agriculture: Products--tobacco, sheep.

*Agriculture: Products--tobacco, sheep.