Andorra

Andorra la Vella is the correct capital of Andorra, the tiny Pyrenean country between France and Spain. It serves as the administrative and commercial hub and, at about 1,023 meters (3,356 ft) above sea level, is often cited as Europe’s highest capital city. Andorra is a unique co-principality jointly headed by the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell (Spain), and Catalan is its official language. The city is known for its historic Barri Antic and duty‑free shopping. A memory tip: in Catalan, vella means “old,” so Andorra la Vella = “Andorra the Old,” distinguishing it from distractors like “Andorra Nova” (“new”) or the generic-sounding “Andorra City.”