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Andorra la Vella

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Andorra la Vella[lower-alpha 1] is the capital of the Principality of Andorra. It is located high in the east Pyrenees, between France and Spain. It is also the name of the parish that surrounds the capital.

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Andorra la Vella
Capital city
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Official seal of Andorra la Vella
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Location within Andorra
Location within Andorra
Andorra la Vella is located in Andorra
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Location within the Iberian peninsula
Andorra la Vella is located in Iberia
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Location within Europe
Coordinates: 42°30′N 01°30′E
CountryAndorra
ParishesAndorra la Vella
VillagesLa Margineda, Santa Coloma
Government
 • Cònsol MajorConxita Marsol
Area
 • Total12 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
1,023 m (3,356 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total22,256[1]
DemonymsAndorran
andorrà, andorrana (ca)
WebsiteOfficial site
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As of 2015, the city has a population of 22,886, and the urban area, which includes Escaldes-Engordany plus satellite villages, has over 40,000 inhabitants.

The principal industry is tourism, although the country also earns foreign income from being a tax haven. Furniture and brandies are local products. Being at an elevation of 1,023 m (3,356 ft), it is the highest capital city in Europe and a popular ski resort.