Andorra

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/andorra

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Andorra?Eastern Pyrenees, Southwestern Europe, landlocked between France and Spain
2. How many people live in Andorra?Approximately 87,486
3. How big is Andorra?468 square kilometers (181 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Andorra?Andorra la Vella
5. What language do people speak in Andorra?Official: Catalan. Commonly spoken: Spanish, Portuguese, French
6. How high is Andorra?1,023 meters (3,356 feet) above sea level

Microstate: A very small independent state, often characterized by unique governance and economic strategies.
Diarchical Governance: A system of government where power is shared between two distinct authorities or rulers.
Fiscal Policy: The use of government revenue collection and spending to influence the economy.