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Andorra Geography
Andorra Geography: A summary of information about Andorra Geography, from government research data as well as independent research and other sources.
Andorra: Geography
Location
Southwestern Europe, between France and Spain
Geographic coordinates
42 30 N, 1 30 E
Map references
Europe
Area
total: 468 sq km land: 468 sq km water: 0 sq km
Area - comparative
2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Land boundaries
total: 120.3 km border countries: France 56.6 km, Spain 63.7 km
Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
Maritime claims
none (landlocked)
Climate
temperate; snowy, cold winters and warm, dry summers
Terrain
rugged mountains dissected by narrow valleys
Elevation extremes
lowest point: Riu Runer 840 m highest point: Coma Pedrosa 2,946 m
Natural resources
hydropower, mineral water, timber, iron ore, lead
Land use
arable land: 4% permanent crops: 0% permanent pastures: 45% forests and woodland: 35% other: 16% (1998 est.)
Irrigated land
NA sq km
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
Geography - note
landlocked
