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Typical dances, such as the marratxa and the contrapàs, are especially popular at feasts.Among famous feasts are the one honoring Sant Jordi, when books and roses are given as presents; the People's feast, celebrating Saint John and the summer solstice, and the feast of Saint Stephen (Sant Esteve), patron saint of Andorra la Vella.
Antoni Martí (born 1963), Head of Government of Andorra since 2011; Marc Forné Molné, Head of Government of Andorra, 1994–2005; Albert Pintat (born 1943), Head of Government of Andorra, 2005–2011; Julià Reig Ribó (1911–1996), general councillor for the Valles de Andorra, 1948–1949; general syndic, 1960–1978
Andorra is the sixth-smallest state in Europe, with an area of 468 square kilometres (181 sq mi) and a population of approximately 79,034. [15] [16] The Andorran people are a Romance ethnic group closely related to Catalans. [17] Andorra is the world's 16th-smallest country by land and 11th-smallest by population. [18]
Carolina Cerqueda (born 1985 in Andorra la Vella) former sprint freestyle swimmer, competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics; Marc Garcia (born 1988 in Andorra la Vella), commonly known as Chiqui, is an Andorran footballer; Xavier Cardelús (born 1998 in Andorra la Vella), is a motorcycle rider, who competes in 2022 MotoE World Cup
Cultural organisations based in Andorra (5 C, 1 P) P. Public holidays in Andorra (2 P) R. Andorran records (2 P) Religion in Andorra (4 C, 6 P) S.
Andorra is a tourist destination in Europe. Andorra has several major ski resorts, including Soldeu/El Tarter and Pal/Arinsal. These are very popular with tourists from Spain, France and the United Kingdom, particularly because their relatively gentle slopes are ideal for less experienced people as well as families.
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) intangible cultural heritage elements are the non-physical traditions and practices performed by a people. As part of a country's cultural heritage , they include celebrations, festivals, performances, oral traditions, music, and the making of handicrafts. [ 1 ]