Andorra in 2004

Andorra in 2004

Area: 464 sq km (179 sq mi)
Population (2004 est.): 67,600
Capital: Andorra la Vella
Chiefs of state: Co-princes of Andorra, the president of France and the bishop of Urgell, Spain
Head of government: Chief Executive Marc Forné Molné

Andorra in 2004 worked to develop more modern political and social institutions in order to achieve fuller alignment with those of the European Union, members of which completely surrounded Andorra. Only one-third of Andorran residents were actual citizens of the country, and residency of 25 years was required for citizenship eligibility. Noncitizens with less than 20 years of residency could own only 33% of a company. A proposed law would reduce that limitation to 10 years, however.

Andorra led the world in life expectancy at 83.5 years overall—80.6 years for males and 86.6 for females. To the disgruntlement of a few French farmers, the tiny landlocked principality increased its size by 35 ha (about 86 ac).

by: Anne Roby