Long isolated and impoverished, mountainous Andorra has achieved considerable prosperity since World War II through its tourist industry. Many immigrants (legal and illegal) are attracted to the thriving economy with its lack of income taxes.
Location
Southwestern Europe, between France and Spain
Area Comparative
2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Maritime Claims
none (landlocked)
Climate
Temperate; snowy, cold winters and warm, dry summers
Natural Hazards
Snowslides, avalanches
Environment Current Issues
Deforestation; overgrazing of mountain meadows contributes to soil erosion; air pollution; waste water treatment and solid waste disposal
Environment International Agreements
Party to: Hazardous Wastes
Signed, but not ratified: None of the selected agreements
