!Andorra Andorra is a small autonomous principality located in southwestern Europe. It is situated in the southern Pyrenees between France and Spain. This small republic is enclosed by mountains, under the protection of France and the Bishop of Urgel, in Catalonia. Cattle-rearing has been traditionally the chief occupation of the inhabitants, who are a primitive people and of simple habits. However, since the World War II, tourism has driven the economy. Region - Southern Europe, Capital - Andorra la Vella, Population in 2009 - 83,900, Population density - 157/sq km, Surface area 468 sq km, Currency - Spanish peseta/French franc, and Languages - Catalan (official) and French. Andorra got its independence in the late 8th Century. Charlemagne had granted self-government to Andorrans for their help in defeating the Moors.