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COUNTRY GENERAL INFORMATION | |||||||
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Language: |
Catalan (official), French, Castilian, Portuguese |
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Currency: | euro (EUR) | ||||||
Predominant Religions: |
Roman Catholic (predominant) |
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National Holidays: | Our Lady of Meritxell Day, 8 September (1278) | ||||||
Economic Status: |
Tourism, the mainstay of Andorra's tiny, well-to-do economy, accounts for more than 80% of GDP. An estimated 11.6 million tourists visit annually, attracted by Andorra's duty-free status and by its summer and winter resorts. |
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Security: |
No regular military forces, Police Service of Andorra, NOTE: defense is the responsibility of France and Spain |
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US Presence: |
None, US Interests are handled by the Consulate General in Barcelona, Spain. |
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Document Requirements: |
Spain is a party to the Schengen agreement. As such, U.S. citizens may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. For further details about travel into and within Schengen countries, please see our Schengen Fact Sheet. In an effort to prevent international child abduction, many governments have initiated procedures at entry/exit points. These often include requiring documentary evidence of relationship and permission for the child's travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present. Having such documentation on hand, even if not required, may facilitate entry/departure. For further information on entry requirements to Andorra, travelers should contact the Andorran Mission to the UN, 2 U.N. Plaza, 25th floor, New York, NY 10018, telephone (212) 750-8064 or online at http://www.andorra.ad. Visit the Embassy of Spain and Andorra web sites for the most current visa information. |
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Major Airports: |
Andorra, The is no airport in Andorra, see Barcelona, Spain or Toulouse, France, ANDORRA |
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Risks and Precautions: |
Spain and Andorra share with the rest of the world an increased threat of international terrorist incidents. |
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Mortality Statistics: |
Infant MR total: 4.03 deaths/1,000 live births |
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Immunization Indicators: |
Required: None |
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Infectious Disease Concerns: |
Leishmaniasis (cutaneous and visceral) is found in countries bordering the Mediterranean, with the highest number of cases from Spain, where it is an important opportunistic infection in HIV-infected persons. |
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Overall Quality of Medical Services: |
Good medical care is available in both Spain and Andorra. |
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Communications Info: |
Country Calling Code: +376 Internet code: .ad |