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Western EuropeFebruary 1 2017

Andorra aims for a different peak

Principally renowned for its mountainous terrain and skiing resorts, Andorra is now looking to finance as a potential route to year-round revenue raising. Stefanie Linhardt reports.
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Despite being one of the world’s smallest countries, Andorra has a lot to offer. Its 468 square kilometres of land surface, all at an average altitude of 1996 metres, make the country and its economy stand out.

Situated in the Pyrenees mountain range between France and Spain, about 64% of the country comprises woodlands and high mountain meadows, with 20% natural scree and rocky areas, and only 5% of the land forming urban space.

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