Andorra

Andorra: Geography Overview

Nestled in the Pyrenees mountains of Southwestern Europe, Andorra is a landlocked microstate bordered by France and Spain. With a total area of 468 square kilometers, Andorra is known for its rugged mountain ranges and narrow valleys, making it a picturesque haven for nature enthusiasts. The country experiences a temperate climate, characterized by cold, snowy winters and warm, arid summers, ideal for outdoor activities year-round. Despite its small size, Andorra is rich in natural resources, including hydropower, mineral springs, timber, iron ore, and lead. The highest point in Andorra is Pic de Coma Pedrosa, towering at 2,946 meters, while the lowest point is Riu Runer at 840 meters. The population is mainly concentrated in seven urbanized valleys, which serve as the country's administrative divisions. Discover the unique geographic features that make Andorra a fascinating country.

Area

land

468 sq km

water

0 sq km

total

468 sq km

Climate

temperate; characterized by cold, snowy winters and warm, arid summers

Terrain

rugged mountain ranges interspersed with narrow valleys

Land use

other

21.4% (2023 est.)

forest

38.7% (2023 est.)

agricultural land

39.9% (2023 est.)

agricultural land: arable land

arable land: 1.6% (2023 est.)

agricultural land: permanent crops

permanent crops: 0% (2023 est.)

agricultural land: permanent pasture

permanent pasture: 38.3% (2023 est.)

Location

Southwestern Europe, Pyrenees mountains, situated on the boundary between France and Spain

Coastline

0 km (landlocked)

Elevation

lowest point

Riu Runer 840 m

highest point

Pic de Coma Pedrosa 2,946 m

mean elevation

1,996 m

Irrigated land

0 sq km (2022)

Map references

Europe

Land boundaries

total

118 km

border countries

France 55 km; Spain 63 km

Maritime claims

none (landlocked)

Natural hazards

avalanches

Geography - note

landlocked; occupies several key crossroads in the Pyrenees

Natural resources

hydropower, mineral springs, timber, iron ore, lead

Area - comparative

2.5 times larger than Washington, D.C.

Geographic coordinates

42 30 N, 1 30 E

Population distribution

population distribution is uneven, primarily concentrated in the seven urbanized valleys that constitute the country's parishes (political administrative divisions)