I’m Andorran and I’m surprised to find this video about my beloved country. I just wanted to correct some of the extensive information given on the video. We do have a prison and we do have lawyers. We also have an airport but it’s located in La Seu d’Urgell, Spain like 10 minutes by car from the Spanish border. The government wanted to make an airport inside Andorra but that means we have to destroy a huge part of the beautiful mountains, for now the project is on hold. As for the railway transport there is also a project going on, not sure if they’ll make it possible anytime soon though. For shopping, you can only pay with Euros, if you have other currency, you must exchange or as a personal preference, I recommend paying with card which is accepted everywhere even american express. Also healthcare is not free, it is financed by contributions from employers and employees. I love my country, I’ve lived here my entire life and I saw it change every year but the way it’s evolving now is not my cup of tea and I might be forced to leave someday in the future, sadly. I do recommend everyone to visit it at least once though, it’s a beautiful country.
@@JD-zw5os I grew up seeing my country like a calm and quiet town with plenty of green. Now it’s turning into a big city. They are building skyscrapers, casinos and luxurious houses to attract rich people and tourists. Don’t get me wrong, countries evolve and I understand but it’s not for me.
Something not covered that you may be able to comment on, are the shops crypto friendly, or is it truly Euro only? Your English is very good too. Are most residents English speakers? Thanks a million
I live in Andorra. Many things are not true. There is a prison, there are lawers, taxes etc. It is not a tax haven. There is little international trade and it is very bureaucratic. It is definitely a beautiful country to visit though
Can't believe anything or anyone any more. I tend to trust you because you have nothing to lose or gain by your comment whereas Mr. Pandora has a financial stake with what he says. Either way, I was wondering . . .with the income from tourism such a large percentage of your country's revenue, Andorra must have taken a royal ass-kicking with the outset of Covid a couple years ago. How did Andorrans negotiate the pandemic? Thanks from Philadelphia Barry
I did a school project on Andorra in 7th grade and became obsessed, so later on a road trip with my family they took me and I loved it. It’s an absolutely beautiful place.
Something that seems to be overlooked in this video too, after reading thru some of the comments, is the integrity instilled in its peoples ! Refreshing to see such honesty, in a World long since unfamiliar to that word ! Thank's to those that set the story straight ! ✌️😉
I once tried to visit Andorra in the late nineties. Being on Holiday in my beloved France. We never got. there. We got stuck in the mountains. Thank you for this nice update.
@@anaibarangan4908 We are trying to move to a country where we know people and life is slower paced. Where we live, there is zero social life, everyone is running on the rat wheel lol
@@moontreesh That's something that observe even in small cities in the USA. It's very much a competitive rat race type of mentality just like in big cities.
THIS IS AMAZING. ONE COUNTRY WITHOUT JAIL O MILITARY THIS IS AMAZING. CONGRATULATIONS LETS PRAY THAT ONE DAY ALL JAILS WILL BE ELIMINATED PRAISE BE TO GOD AMEN ❤️ SHALOM
Andorra has a small army, which has historically been raised or reconstituted at various dates, but has never in modern times amounted to a standing army. The basic principle of Andorran defence is that all able-bodied men are available to fight if called upon by the sounding of the Sometent. Being a landlocked country, Andorra has no navy. Andorra has a single prison centre, La Comella Prison, which was inaugurated in 2005. On 31 December 2007, it had 67 prisoners, representing 54% of the overall institutional capacity of 125. In 2008, at the time of the visit, the prison population rate was 80 per 100 000 of the national population.
@Ride with me around London Probably for visit and not for settling as costs may be high while job options being less comparatively to other Northwest EU nations. Andorra is/mightbe developed but best for the natives there.
@Ride with me around London I want to run away from my husband of 23 years unfaithful husband nice to start from fresh I am sure God blessings on me to come across the lovely. Thanks for sharing.
@@lolLol-mw4oy wishing you safety as you plan to start a new life away from him. It's your birthright to live in peace. Sending you light and good wishes
I would find it surprising that France and Spain neglected to colonize a piece of land located between them while they went on a rampage all over the world. However, the apparent beauty of the land is undeniable.
The beings who truly rule this world, are the ones who draw the borderlines, approve of invading neighbors and redrawing boundaries. This country is allowed to exist, because it holds some sort of value to our rulers(?). One thing I always thought was very odd about WWII, is, Hitler left Spain and Portugal alone. Supposedly because Spain just ended a civil war(wouldn't that be the best time to invade?), so, Hitler and Spain decided it'd be best, if they were left out of it. Imo, that is nuts. Unless our real rulers said, "do not touch." Not exactly sure why Portugal wasn't invaded, but I'm sure Hitler was told to leave it alone.
Their mineral reserves were not enough to fight for, neither was the land fertile enough. Look at the African nations France colonised and still controls: almost 200 years of exploitation and not even 10% of the minerals in those nations have been dug up, the land that produced cotton, cocoa, rubber, coffee in 1884 is still fertile and producing those same crops. It would also not be palatable for French/Spanish people to see people that look like them getting exploited, and yet it was for the people they colonised. The governments only needed to say that those people we colonise are of a different colour, culture and behaviour so we are modernising then and saving them from savagery.
Perhaps Andora actually does belong to France and Spain...since they defend it...I wouldn't not call it a separate country...I would call it a state of France and Spain...they have a puppet parliament that is dictated by Spain and France...I am sure its neighbouring countries benefit greatly from this heaven on earth...
Wow - does no one fact check!? I love Andorra. But, so much of this is B.S. - - Doesn't have valuable resources: "hydroelectric-power, mineral water, lead, timber, iron ore, and hot springs, which have resulted in the creation some of Europe's biggest health spa resorts." - Doesn't have factories or fertile fields: "Tobacco is the most lucrative crop, and it occupies 8% of the total farmland. Varieties of tobacco cultivated include Andorran tobacco and eastern tobacco. The country has an estimated 1,100 cattle and 9,000 sheep, and meat production has experienced a slight increase in recent years." - Elementary and middle schools are mandatory and free: LIKE EVERY OTHER WESTERN AND MANY OTHER NATIONS. It's different though - that it's essentially high-school. It's called primary and secondary. - No rail transport: yes there is! TGV has a station! - Never had an army or ministry of defense: absolutely not true. They have a symbolic army. And before, they had a large compulsory army. - No prisons: La Comella Prison - No lawyers: lie! Lawyers are allowed, and there are lawyers there. The French "Advocat." Aleix Advocats is an example. - Postal service: within is free, but outside has to be sent with French or Spanish. - Healthcare: also, not true that it's for working citizens. It's for all citizens. - Deals and currently: not true! The official currency is Euro and that's what most deals are conducted in since they have an agreement with the EU. - Environment Protected? No - Army isn't needed?: that's because they have a treaty with France and Spain that requires France and Spain to come to their aid. They also require every household to have a gun and be ready if called. - Not necessarily tax free: VAT is applied to the prices. Though the prices are usually lower than neighboring countries even so. - Oldest country without changing borders: not true. That would be San Marino probably. I stopped fact checking at that point.
I was in Barcelona in 1978 and planned to visit Andorra but unfortunately was called back home to UK for husband's new posting. I have regretted to this day not having been able to see Andorra when I had the opportunity. It is still my favorite place to visit in the not too distant future.
75 years of not knowing about Andorra!! Must be one of the world's best kept secrets!! The rest of the world needs to pay attention and learn. If I were younger, moving there would be very tempting.
A big shopping mall, not everyone will want to live all year round in that, although the mountains are beautiful. But they can hop to Spain or France with a small drive.
I live here right now and i gotta say some things in the video are currently not true, for example the prison system and prisons do exist here and house about 40 to 50 prisoners, in addition to this the country is governed by France or Spain, changing hands every 5 years in order for governments to pat taxes to Andorra and keep some assets here in return. On a personal note i find the mountains to be beautiful and when it does snow there’s no shortage of winter activities, however if you choose to live here from another European or North American country be prepared for a certain amount of inconvenience in daily life as the Andorran people take their time with most things.
How is it an "inconvenience" to be able to slow down and take some time to enjoy Life, instead of tearing around every day, ruahing to do this or that. A happy life is one where a person can enjoy the moments, without having to feel like everything must happen instantly.
@@kellymc239 really? Have you lived in a mañana culture? A young girl here on YT Creative Homestead has detailed how they waited for their plumbing to be fixed for over six months.. just so that they could get running water in their home. It's time to take the idyllic blinders off.
I watch all these videos about beautiful places in Europe but when I talk to people that lived there and now live in the US (like me), they don't want to go back. A lot of those places are great to visit but talking to people that live there you may find a different point of view. I read some comments and some people think that is a great place to visit but sometimes boring to live. Most of those videos don't show inside the houses, going to work, labor laws, taxes, utility bills, etc....Europe is great for the rich.
Just remember that asking only Europeans who have emigrated will give you a biased opinion. What about all the people from USA who moved to Europe and want to stay?
It’s all About who you speak too. Must admit though most European countries are very boring. America has more to over if you are looking for a thrilling life.
There are unlimited places in the united states with extremely cheap land and low cost of living. There is plenty of paradise right here in USA. You just wouldnt know it from watching the news all the time....
It's not about the land it's the people the crime the crooked parts of the government and the really bad things that are about to happen In chain of events
@@daviddayjrad4.472 there is plenty of land far away from any crime ridden cities. Do you realize how big this country is? There could be a civil war that destroys every city in the country and you wouldnt even realize it...
Sovereign what you just mention and tried to insult me with is exactly the reasons why I would love to get away from here see I have a expanded way thinking unlike you obviously where you divide people of the world and judge everyone according to where there from me every person is their own individual and every person should be measured according I'm not one of those brainwashed people you speak thou they do exist not only in America I would think about expanding you're mind because you're comment sounded in the box as well and very disrespectful but I understand allot of people never leave the box so I'll pray for you that God blesses you with the wisdom of the big picture
Was there about 10 years ago.Its ok but to me it's like an oversized shopping mall in the mountains.Very commercial and when a place is overly commercial it comes off as sterile and souless.Not organic enough for me so I think the narrator got carried away somewhat in his high praise. It's ok for a night or two and then get ye to Barcelona !!
Andorra is a haven for those wealthy who wish to hide their not-so-honestly-earned fortunes;that's how this country is so rich,too.The Pujol family is one example
That's a good profession for Andorra. Definitely fits in to a tee. It's mainly commercial for shopping, clothes and accessories, perfumes, and for snow skiing. It's a duty free store country.
Andorra is very nice, but bitterly cold in the dead of winter. There's a cure for that: Caldea, an indoor/outdoor thermal spa and lagoon. Natural beauty, alpine environment, quiet and friendly population -- a great place for retirement if you love mountains and nature.
The reason not to have military sounds suspicious. There must be a deal between France and Spain that neither couldn’t touch it as it becomes their buffer zone…
In 1278 a bishop of Urgell and a count of Foix signed the first paréage which provided that Andorra’s sovereignty be shared between them. It has been like that until now and even though Andorra is an independent country we signed treaties with our neighbours for several reasons, including our protection.
Malia Grace, My beautiful island Malta 🇲🇹 is a tourist island now, We don’t enjoy life as we used to years ago. This is so sad for the Maltese because our children will never know the life Their parents. Enjoyed.
I do live there. There is a prison and criminality (few but there is), also taxes, which are planned to raise a lot in the coming years. Renting a 2 rooms appartment costs from 900 euros to 1500 euros those days, and buying it from a minimum of 300.000 euros. The price of food is very high, and there is little to no support if you don't belong to the known big and rich andorran families. This is no paradise.
Andorra it's a beautiful place to visit every season... But it's not really An independent country! It's ruled by France and Spain! I love Andorra and i have been there several times! It's amazing!
It's not ruled by France and Spain. It is a fully independent country. It does rely a lot on Spain and France though especially for protection. Because it does not have a military of it's own it has to rely on Spain and France for protection.
I’m Andorran and I can confirm you that we are an independent country. We have total control over our affairs through our government. Our co-princes only have rights to propose amendments to our constitution. They have no power over legislation passed by our General Council.
It is absolutely an independent country. it's not ruled over by anyone. it is governed by a parliamentary system. it is protected by France and Spain, but it is not ruled by them. for someone who has been there several times and loves the place, do your homework before making stupid comments that are false
I have been visiting Andorra to ski since the 1980s and I can heaatily recommend everyone to go, at least once. Minmal income tax and VAT, great skiing in the Winter, friendly people and amazing scenery. What's not to like? However, it's not an easy place to become a resident. You can either become a passive resident and not work, or an active resident to work, or run a business. In either case you need a completely clear criminal record. For passive residency you need to show a significant income and health insurance etc. etc. For actve residency it takes a seriously large cash investment in Andorra. Thus, your dream of moving to Andorra is likely to remain just that, a dream.
After reading your info guess we’re stuck here. Canada. Horrible government. His action plan WW3. And spread war across the globe. All media paid to block truth. Don’t come here.
Well, many residents would disagree, including myself. It’s not as bad as in other countries but I can reassure you that our government is not that great.
Thank you it is a fascinating country that does illicit some very intriguing thoughts on its existence and culture and history. Have enjoyed reading the comments.
Taxes are low but there are taxes. And whilst there is universal healthcare, it is not free as it is financed by contributions from employers and employees
I miss Andorra its lovely to be there always i haven't been there since the covid. I recommend to go there you will rest and feel good after 2/3 days and plenty enough to do there
I am very sorry to hear this. It looks as tho I am replying to your comment 5 months after you posted it. I am late , However - I DO hope you much success in gaining wisdom and the ability to move ahead after this time. I do hope the course you were on changed for the better if it needed to. Wishing you have found or are finding love happiness ,more insight ,and a positive attitude - all that will directly affect a life of purpose , to fulfill your existence and benefit all around you! You may live in Paradise however true happiness comes from within. I hope you have had the opportunity to do what you had to do - and then went out and discovered what your true happiness is - found it - and grabbed it and have held it close to your heart , to appreciate it - and to share it with only those trusted Souls that surround you with their Love and Good Will. I support you ,pray for you ,and do hope this comment finds you in a better place. We are here for each other , we make mistakes cuz we are only Human and need to be there to help each get thru the tougher times. Wishing you have gained wisdom. and share it always with those who will use it and pass it on ! Peace! I really do hope you're doing better and I support you in your times of struggle and despair and celebrate your successes ! Always !!
All of the land on the with people on it is owned by a government. If they want it back they just take it. Or make you pay a tax on your own land and if you don't pay one time boop they own it again you don't own a damn thing but it would be nice to not be a slave to the Supreme oligarchies that control the planet, but unless you kill every rich person then that'll never happen.
Food is 30% higher than neighboring France & Spain. The banking industry is privately owned and basically loan sharks. To get any type of home or business loan, you have to deposit the equivalent amount of cash. So whats the point of a loan? The valley has extreme noise levels. Primary building materials are stone, so it's expensive to heat. The valley's are steep, so south facing open sun is rare. Everything is in the shade. No airport, and extreme traffic jams in and out of Spain. The road into France is a narrow winding road often blocked by landslides and avalanches. The tourism is basically the entire economy so locals aren't the friendlest people in the world, in fact, constantly fustrated with tourist "in the way"
When was this filmed ? and does it still look and function as it does in this video ? Beautiful little place to exist … but too good to be true ? Enjoyed it, thank you, very much. Of course I subscribed ✨
I’m chronically ill + disabled, and I’m unfortunately stuck living in a dangerous capital city. I will never be able to drive and fear for my life every time I have to leave my house on foot, so this place seems like heaven on earth. I can’t even imagine being able to access healthcare easily either
So sorry to hear about your situation. I am older and have a lot of health problems, so I can relate. I can't do most of the things I did when I was young, so I watch a lot of You Tube.
Now this is a country who only wants their prople to prosper. Other places which are similar are Norway and Sweden who have high minimum wages, a lot of free services and fewer taxes and trade restrictions. Makes you think of the country where you live right now. Are they really doing the best for their citizens? I'm moving to Andorra! Great video! 🇦🇩
It's easy enough to visit Wikipedia. It is a principality; a slight exaggeration to call it a nation. jointly ruled by the Bishop of Urgell and the President of France.
I’m Andorran and yes some information that he provided is not true but only a few things. Most of what he said is true. That doesn’t mean everything is nice in Andorra.
@@thomasmaughan4798 we are a nation. The bishop and the president of France only have right to propose amendments to our constitution. They have no control or power over legislation passed by our General Council.
If Andorra doesn't have private ownership of land, and most of the land is either government owned or communal property (8:28), the country can hardly be called "Libertarian."
Sounds like a Socialist, Communist structure and only the local slaves can live and work there, the rest are either rich tourist, or rich government beuracratic owners.
Agricultural land (% of land area) in Andorra was reported at 40.06 % in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources.
It sounds good % ,but I'm sure it's not self-contained with 10 million visitors. I mean Andorra need lot of agricalture product from the surranded countries,and EU.
Andorra has 2 major industries. Smuggling and Tourism. Correction....one. We used to visit Andorra whenever we were visitting family in France and Spain. Even back in the 1980s this principality was a damned expensive place to eat,shop. Although it is a major conduit between France and Spain,it had to import food,and staples pretty much all year round. Its miltary and police is funded primarily by France.Its only 'resource' is the spending power of the tax exiles that CAN afford to live there. (Same as Monaco) It is NOT actually a tax haven,but the megarich buy/lease property there so they can remain outside their own countries' tax jurisdiction for several months of the year whilst their accountants 'invest it' in the cayman islands etcetera.
I drove up there once from Perpignan. Cheap watches, awfully ugly buildings, and lousy food. The mountains are really nice though and there's cheap skiing.
I’ve lived in Andorra and still travel there to ski and board. It’s quite a strange little country, nearly equal distance travelling from Barcelona or Toulouse. I lived by the border in pas de la casa. I saw France and Andorra from my bedroom window. It is very commercialised now in he capital as it’s tax free, caldea is worth a visit, but the sport hermitage at soldeu is now much nicer in my opinion. Pas de la casa caters mainly for the younger market, it’s noisy and average accommodation but good value and easy to get around. Soldeu has invested lots in new accommodation so attracts a family / older clientele but good skiing now it’s connected, le pessons by the lake has been a favourite place of ours to have a warm drink and catch the winter sun. A couple of smaller areas in between such as el tarter that provide good accommodation but you need to get the bus or drive to get more opportunities for a meal or drinks. Other areas canillo, Arinsal too but I’ll be honest and say I don’t know them well. A few bits of mistaken info, but all in a nice tribute. To me, it’s great as you can drive to France or Barcelona and make it a really great trip incorporating skiing and a sandy beach or beautiful scenery with great food. I was there 2 weeks ago♥️
Looks like living in a little sliver of consumerism for only a handful of products. Like a giant mall, albeit in the middle of the mountains. Wonder how useful it'd actually be as a second passport though. Looks more like a tourist destination not a resident one.
In Andorra it’s illegal to have double nationality so you can’t have it as a second passport. We can travel pretty much everywhere but I had plenty of problems because there are still countries that never heard about the country. I almost got arrested in Dubai because they claimed that Andorra doesn’t exist and my passport is fake 😂 it’s a great place to visit and to live also but it all depends on your preference.
I’m Andorran and I’m surprised to find this video about my beloved country. I just wanted to correct some of the extensive information given on the video. We do have a prison and we do have lawyers. We also have an airport but it’s located in La Seu d’Urgell, Spain like 10 minutes by car from the Spanish border. The government wanted to make an airport inside Andorra but that means we have to destroy a huge part of the beautiful mountains, for now the project is on hold. As for the railway transport there is also a project going on, not sure if they’ll make it possible anytime soon though. For shopping, you can only pay with Euros, if you have other currency, you must exchange or as a personal preference, I recommend paying with card which is accepted everywhere even american express. Also healthcare is not free, it is financed by contributions from employers and employees. I love my country, I’ve lived here my entire life and I saw it change every year but the way it’s evolving now is not my cup of tea and I might be forced to leave someday in the future, sadly. I do recommend everyone to visit it at least once though, it’s a beautiful country.
I want to move there
Nice
Thanks for the corrections as I almost wrote off this video. What are the things that are disturbing you?
@@JD-zw5os I grew up seeing my country like a calm and quiet town with plenty of green. Now it’s turning into a big city. They are building skyscrapers, casinos and luxurious houses to attract rich people and tourists. Don’t get me wrong, countries evolve and I understand but it’s not for me.
Something not covered that you may be able to comment on, are the shops crypto friendly, or is it truly Euro only? Your English is very good too. Are most residents English speakers? Thanks a million
I live in Andorra. Many things are not true. There is a prison, there are lawers, taxes etc. It is not a tax haven. There is little international trade and it is very bureaucratic. It is definitely a beautiful country to visit though
Thanks Barry because of we no the truth. I will likento visit
Do you heard about The Man from Taured that pointed your country as Taured?
Well damn than this dude totally gave misleading information. You have to do what you gotta do, to get those likes. lolol
Whats the cost of living there?
Can't believe anything or anyone any more. I tend to trust you because you have nothing to lose or gain by your comment whereas Mr. Pandora has a financial stake with what he says. Either way, I was wondering . . .with the income from tourism such a large percentage of your country's revenue, Andorra must have taken a royal ass-kicking with the outset of Covid a couple years ago. How did Andorrans negotiate the pandemic? Thanks from Philadelphia Barry
I did a school project on Andorra in 7th grade and became obsessed, so later on a road trip with my family they took me and I loved it. It’s an absolutely beautiful place.
Something that seems to be overlooked in this video too, after reading thru some of the comments, is the integrity instilled in its peoples !
Refreshing to see such honesty, in a World long since unfamiliar to that word !
Thank's to those that set the story straight !
✌️😉
“Elementary and middle schools are mandatory and free, making the country’s literacy rate 100%.” …bless your heart
US still striving for 100% literacy with high school graduates. :-(
Oddly enough - Elementary, Middle School, and High School are free in the USA and mandatory until the age of 16
Thank you for your further explanation. 💕
Guaranteed, equality of outcome!!
Shut your mouth or did do it for you.
Never knew that this country existed.. and I've been around for almost 80 years..wow.
I wish them every happiness and blessing.
It’s incredibly unique and stunning.
But I don't really think they'll be a place like this Patricia
😂
Just allow the current government to build mosques... Everything will be 💥💥💥😅😅
I have a house in Switzerland and go almost every year for a week or two and never heard of it!
I once tried to visit Andorra in the late nineties. Being on Holiday in my beloved France. We never got. there. We got stuck in the mountains. Thank you for this nice update.
I drove through here in the late 80's. It was a really beautiful area. The trip up and over the Pyrennes Mountains was beautiful as well.
Please invite me when next you are going.
what a joke
@Jesus is LORD Yet again some religious nutcase intruding into the comments with irrelevant bullshit.
As a native Andorran it amazes me to see how others love my country and want to move here while I’m already impatient to leave as soon as possible.
Can I ask why you want to leave? And where do you want to go?
Everyone knows each other there. That's not enough ,to possibly want to get away from there?
The grass is always greener at the other side of the fence
@@anaibarangan4908 We are trying to move to a country where we know people and life is slower paced. Where we live, there is zero social life, everyone is running on the rat wheel lol
@@moontreesh That's something that observe even in small cities in the USA. It's very much a competitive rat race type of mentality just like in big cities.
THIS IS AMAZING. ONE COUNTRY WITHOUT JAIL O MILITARY THIS IS AMAZING. CONGRATULATIONS LETS PRAY THAT ONE DAY ALL JAILS WILL BE ELIMINATED PRAISE BE TO GOD AMEN ❤️ SHALOM
Andorra has a small army, which has historically been raised or reconstituted at various dates, but has never in modern times amounted to a standing army. The basic principle of Andorran defence is that all able-bodied men are available to fight if called upon by the sounding of the Sometent. Being a landlocked country, Andorra has no navy.
Andorra has a single prison centre, La Comella Prison, which was inaugurated in 2005. On 31 December 2007, it had 67 prisoners, representing 54% of the overall institutional capacity of 125. In 2008, at the time of the visit, the prison population rate was 80 per 100 000 of the national population.
@Ride with me around London Probably for visit and not for settling as costs may be high while job options being less comparatively to other Northwest EU nations. Andorra is/mightbe developed but best for the natives there.
@Ride with me around London I want to run away from my husband of 23 years unfaithful husband nice to start from fresh I am sure God blessings on me to come across the lovely.
Thanks for sharing.
@@lolLol-mw4oy wishing you safety as you plan to start a new life away from him.
It's your birthright to live in peace. Sending you light and good wishes
So this video isn't factually correct then. Thanks. I was wondering if they still had crime what they did with the criminal.
*Cuz of the Rapes & Tortures & Murders of Young GirLs,*
*I want OnLy HoRRiBLe Things to HaPPen to RuZZia!!!*
I would find it surprising that France and Spain neglected to colonize a piece of land located between them while they went on a rampage all over the world.
However, the apparent beauty of the land is undeniable.
The beings who truly rule this world, are the ones who draw the borderlines, approve of invading neighbors and redrawing boundaries.
This country is allowed to exist, because it holds some sort of value to our rulers(?).
One thing I always thought was very odd about WWII, is, Hitler left Spain and Portugal alone. Supposedly because Spain just ended a civil war(wouldn't that be the best time to invade?), so, Hitler and Spain decided it'd be best, if they were left out of it. Imo, that is nuts. Unless our real rulers said, "do not touch."
Not exactly sure why Portugal wasn't invaded, but I'm sure Hitler was told to leave it alone.
@Mickey Mouse lucky Andorra ,unlucky the rest of the places they colonized,they all are third world, Andorra isn't.
It was originally owned by the church then was ruled by France for a while. It’s history is fascinating.
Their mineral reserves were not enough to fight for, neither was the land fertile enough. Look at the African nations France colonised and still controls: almost 200 years of exploitation and not even 10% of the minerals in those nations have been dug up, the land that produced cotton, cocoa, rubber, coffee in 1884 is still fertile and producing those same crops. It would also not be palatable for French/Spanish people to see people that look like them getting exploited, and yet it was for the people they colonised. The governments only needed to say that those people we colonise are of a different colour, culture and behaviour so we are modernising then and saving them from savagery.
Perhaps Andora actually does belong to France and Spain...since they defend it...I wouldn't not call it a separate country...I would call it a state of France and Spain...they have a puppet parliament that is dictated by Spain and France...I am sure its neighbouring countries benefit greatly from this heaven on earth...
Wow - does no one fact check!? I love Andorra. But, so much of this is B.S.
- - Doesn't have valuable resources: "hydroelectric-power, mineral water, lead, timber, iron ore, and hot springs, which have resulted in the creation some of Europe's biggest health spa resorts."
- Doesn't have factories or fertile fields: "Tobacco is the most lucrative crop, and it occupies 8% of the total farmland. Varieties of tobacco cultivated include Andorran tobacco and eastern tobacco. The country has an estimated 1,100 cattle and 9,000 sheep, and meat production has experienced a slight increase in recent years."
- Elementary and middle schools are mandatory and free: LIKE EVERY OTHER WESTERN AND MANY OTHER NATIONS. It's different though - that it's essentially high-school. It's called primary and secondary.
- No rail transport: yes there is! TGV has a station!
- Never had an army or ministry of defense: absolutely not true. They have a symbolic army. And before, they had a large compulsory army.
- No prisons: La Comella Prison
- No lawyers: lie! Lawyers are allowed, and there are lawyers there. The French "Advocat." Aleix Advocats is an example.
- Postal service: within is free, but outside has to be sent with French or Spanish.
- Healthcare: also, not true that it's for working citizens. It's for all citizens.
- Deals and currently: not true! The official currency is Euro and that's what most deals are conducted in since they have an agreement with the EU.
- Environment Protected? No
- Army isn't needed?: that's because they have a treaty with France and Spain that requires France and Spain to come to their aid. They also require every household to have a gun and be ready if called.
- Not necessarily tax free: VAT is applied to the prices. Though the prices are usually lower than neighboring countries even so.
- Oldest country without changing borders: not true. That would be San Marino probably.
I stopped fact checking at that point.
Thank you Chief! Thank you!!
Damn! Not every household have a gun and be ready for war! 😕😬
What a wonderful country. Must keep in my bucket list
Bucket list!? I'm planning on moving there! :)
I only heard of the country today..and wow, very interesting. Clean, beautiful and unique in many ways
I was in Barcelona in 1978 and planned to visit Andorra but unfortunately was called back home to UK for husband's new posting. I have regretted to this day not having been able to see Andorra when I had the opportunity. It is still my favorite place to visit in the not too distant future.
75 years of not knowing about Andorra!! Must be one of the world's best kept secrets!! The rest of the world needs to pay attention and learn. If I were younger, moving there would be very tempting.
A big shopping mall, not everyone will want to live all year round in that, although the mountains are beautiful. But they can hop to Spain or France with a small drive.
A 75 years old and never heard Andorra 🙄
It's been on my radar off and on, but I've yet to win the lottery.....
and may did not heard about Lichtenstein either. That is rather more much with this information given in this video and it has it's own monarch.
Albeit small in size, Andorra makes up for in terms of culture, safety and uniqueness ❤️
All white?
Hello thank you sharing ANDORRA now i know about Andorra , rejoining me love and sharing of blessings. God bless.
I live here right now and i gotta say some things in the video are currently not true, for example the prison system and prisons do exist here and house about 40 to 50 prisoners, in addition to this the country is governed by France or Spain, changing hands every 5 years in order for governments to pat taxes to Andorra and keep some assets here in return. On a personal note i find the mountains to be beautiful and when it does snow there’s no shortage of winter activities, however if you choose to live here from another European or North American country be prepared for a certain amount of inconvenience in daily life as the Andorran people take their time with most things.
How is it an "inconvenience" to be able to slow down and take some time to enjoy Life, instead of tearing around every day, ruahing to do this or that. A happy life is one where a person can enjoy the moments, without having to feel like everything must happen instantly.
@@kellymc239 really? Have you lived in a mañana culture? A young girl here on YT Creative Homestead has detailed how they waited for their plumbing to be fixed for over six months.. just so that they could get running water in their home. It's time to take the idyllic blinders off.
Would love to visit sounds Beautiful. What's the easiest shortest way to get there from Texas or Las Vegas
I watch all these videos about beautiful places in Europe but when I talk to people that lived there and now live in the US (like me), they don't want to go back. A lot of those places are great to visit but talking to people that live there you may find a different point of view. I read some comments and some people think that is a great place to visit but sometimes boring to live. Most of those videos don't show inside the houses, going to work, labor laws, taxes, utility bills, etc....Europe is great for the rich.
Everyone got their story.. n ofc its going to b different.
Just remember that asking only Europeans who have emigrated will give you a biased opinion. What about all the people from USA who moved to Europe and want to stay?
Wtf! US is even cooler for the rich, man!... 🤷🏼♂️
It’s all About who you speak too. Must admit though most European countries are very boring. America has more to over if you are looking for a thrilling life.
I wish I had the money to move I'd move there and get away from all this craziness in the U.S
I wish I could live there. The Caribbean is paradise but it's hard financially, health and food.
There are unlimited places in the united states with extremely cheap land and low cost of living. There is plenty of paradise right here in USA. You just wouldnt know it from watching the news all the time....
It's not about the land it's the people the crime the crooked parts of the government and the really bad things that are about to happen In chain of events
@@daviddayjrad4.472 there is plenty of land far away from any crime ridden cities. Do you realize how big this country is? There could be a civil war that destroys every city in the country and you wouldnt even realize it...
Sovereign what you just mention and tried to insult me with is exactly the reasons why I would love to get away from here see I have a expanded way thinking unlike you obviously where you divide people of the world and judge everyone according to where there from me every person is their own individual and every person should be measured according I'm not one of those brainwashed people you speak thou they do exist not only in America I would think about expanding you're mind because you're comment sounded in the box as well and very disrespectful but I understand allot of people never leave the box so I'll pray for you that God blesses you with the wisdom of the big picture
It looks lovely and beautiful. It is one of the many countries I would love to visit.
Yes its a beautiful country
Every travel destination on my bucket list is right here in the USA. Ill never take the risk of stepping outside its borders...
@@nobody4933 come to Andorra you can see the beauty of Andorra
That's the way the world 🌎 should be.
it is definitely beautiful country, one day i will visit their by the grace of God Amen.
Sounds like a beautiful place to live in peace and good economy and taking care of nature .So beautiful ❤️
Wow, amazing, I never heard of it before, thank to you and your channel for spreading knowledge
Was there about 10 years ago.Its ok but to me it's like an oversized shopping mall in the mountains.Very commercial and when a place is overly commercial it comes off as sterile and souless.Not organic enough for me so I think the narrator got carried away somewhat in his high praise. It's ok for a night or two and then get ye to Barcelona !!
When the government is not messing in people's business that's how a country grows...
In all my 70yrs never heard of it. Looks beautiful and a very desireable vacation destination.
Andorra is a haven for those wealthy who wish to hide their not-so-honestly-earned fortunes;that's how this country is so rich,too.The Pujol family is one example
That makes more sense
Now, that sounds more like it. Should've known! 👀🧐
Thank you! Wow!!! I’d like to contribute to the economy by visiting. Sounds like a really cool place. Again, thanx!
I think I would like to visit this country. I am going to put it on my list of places to go.
I'm a jewelry designer and this looks like a great place to live and work.
That's a good profession for Andorra. Definitely fits in to a tee. It's mainly commercial for shopping, clothes and accessories, perfumes, and for snow skiing. It's a duty free store country.
Andorra is very nice, but bitterly cold in the dead of winter. There's a cure for that: Caldea, an indoor/outdoor thermal spa and lagoon. Natural beauty, alpine environment, quiet and friendly population -- a great place for retirement if you love mountains and nature.
Would looove to retire here
Bitterly cold? Sure it gets cold in winter but it’s not that bad
A quick search confirms that there are lawyers in Andorra, as well as a single prison.
The reason not to have military sounds suspicious. There must be a deal between France and Spain that neither couldn’t touch it as it becomes their buffer zone…
In 1278 a bishop of Urgell and a count of Foix signed the first paréage which provided that Andorra’s sovereignty be shared between them. It has been like that until now and even though Andorra is an independent country we signed treaties with our neighbours for several reasons, including our protection.
Malia Grace, visit me in Australia. Would like to marry you
Malia Grace,
My beautiful island Malta 🇲🇹 is a tourist island now,
We don’t enjoy life as we used to years ago.
This is so sad for the Maltese because our children will never know the life
Their parents. Enjoyed.
I would love to visit there. On my bucket list.
I do live there. There is a prison and criminality (few but there is), also taxes, which are planned to raise a lot in the coming years. Renting a 2 rooms appartment costs from 900 euros to 1500 euros those days, and buying it from a minimum of 300.000 euros. The price of food is very high, and there is little to no support if you don't belong to the known big and rich andorran families. This is no paradise.
Hopefully they don't have oil. Wouldn't want America to "liberate" them.
agreed wholeheartedly
Congratulations!! There is a catch and I already found it. But it really does and did sound nice!! Ty and again congratulations and watch your back.
I have been to Andorra many times and love it.
When they open their borders, beware of those who wants ownership.
Andorra it's a beautiful place to visit every season... But it's not really An independent country! It's ruled by France and Spain! I love Andorra and i have been there several times! It's amazing!
Nonsense
It's not ruled by France and Spain. It is a fully independent country. It does rely a lot on Spain and France though especially for protection. Because it does not have a military of it's own it has to rely on Spain and France for protection.
@@richardlamm4826 From being invaded by other countries.
I’m Andorran and I can confirm you that we are an independent country. We have total control over our affairs through our government. Our co-princes only have rights to propose amendments to our constitution. They have no power over legislation passed by our General Council.
It is absolutely an independent country. it's not ruled over by anyone. it is governed by a parliamentary system. it is protected by France and Spain, but it is not ruled by them. for someone who has been there several times and loves the place, do your homework before making stupid comments that are false
There is an obvious reason why there is little to no crime......
I feel nostalgic seeing this video about Andorra 🇦🇩 I have visited this tiny country while living in Barcelona. Loved it
Interesting! My first time to hear of this. Country. Thanks
I have been visiting Andorra to ski since the 1980s and I can heaatily recommend everyone to go, at least once. Minmal income tax and VAT, great skiing in the Winter, friendly people and amazing scenery. What's not to like? However, it's not an easy place to become a resident. You can either become a passive resident and not work, or an active resident to work, or run a business. In either case you need a completely clear criminal record. For passive residency you need to show a significant income and health insurance etc. etc. For actve residency it takes a seriously large cash investment in Andorra. Thus, your dream of moving to Andorra is likely to remain just that, a dream.
What about marrying someone who’s Andorran?
After reading your info guess we’re stuck here. Canada. Horrible government. His action plan WW3. And spread war across the globe. All media paid to block truth. Don’t come here.
@@froglobster I feel for you. I thought our puppet B I D E N was bad but your puppet J U S T I N wins.
I pray for the truckers' safety.
@@froglobster really? i thought canada is also a great country?
Nice one brother. Keep it coming.
Isn’t it wonderful to know there is a country in the world that isn’t being ruined by their government ?
Well, many residents would disagree, including myself. It’s not as bad as in other countries but I can reassure you that our government is not that great.
@@MaliaGee Sad to hear evil has invaded your country too. Kind of hard to escape anywhere, isn’t it?
@@baronbattles4681 yes it’s sad but there’s not much we can do to change it
Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely very interesting country to live on I like the country and it's people.
Please cover San Merino too.
First time at this Channel and have subbed.
I have visited Andorra few times... Extremely pleased with my stay and friendly people.... 👍
Thank you it is a fascinating country that does illicit some very intriguing thoughts on its existence and culture and history. Have enjoyed reading the comments.
Taxes are low but there are taxes. And whilst there is universal healthcare, it is not free as it is financed by contributions from employers and employees
I totally agree with you, you are like the perfect person God want people associated with 🙏🙏👍💯
Very impressive. Wish all get there united.
Thanks for sharing. God bless ♥️
Wowiest 👏
Superb and impressive country. Wish to love and visit someday the Tiniest Country. 😘🥰
An eye opener. Learnt something new today about Andorra
Visiting Andorra in 2009. Such a beautiful country no doubt.👍👍👍
I miss Andorra its lovely to be there always i haven't been there since the covid. I recommend to go there you will rest and feel good after 2/3 days and plenty enough to do there
So encouraging to see humans living in harmony with nature. Any country like this is EDEN
Loved Andorra in the east 1990s. My European home!
Looks & sounds like a clean town with a self sufficiently maintained community with no pest or crime problems and they supply their own fresh foods
It is so frustrating when people spew misinformation! Glad you viewers in the know are correcting him. Thank you for that.
Utopic. This is fantastic. Now I wanna go there. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Lets go together 😊 could be a good experience and a worthwhile connection ♥️♥️♥️♥️💯
It's BS. Tons of misinformation.
Definately a prison, am being extraded to go there soon. 😳
I am very sorry to hear this. It looks as tho I am replying to your comment 5 months after you posted it.
I am late , However - I DO hope you much success in gaining wisdom and the ability to move ahead after this time. I do hope the course you were on changed for the better if it needed to. Wishing you have found or are finding love happiness ,more insight ,and a positive attitude - all that will directly affect a life of purpose , to fulfill your existence and benefit all around you!
You may live in Paradise however true happiness comes from within. I hope you have had the opportunity to do what you had to do - and then went out and discovered what your true happiness is - found it - and grabbed it and have held it close to your heart , to appreciate it - and to share it with only those trusted Souls that surround you with their Love and Good Will.
I support you ,pray for you ,and do hope this comment finds you in a better place. We are here for each other , we make mistakes cuz we are only Human and need to be there to help each get thru the tougher times.
Wishing you have gained wisdom. and share it always with those who will use it and pass it on ! Peace! I really do hope you're doing better and I support you in your times of struggle and despair and celebrate your successes ! Always !!
Sometimes, when too good to be true is just that.
Such an interesting video, thanks for sharing.
Hello Beverly
@@markaralvin7919 Hello there from South Africa!!!
@@beverlyroberts24 Does not bother me
@@beverlyroberts24 why are you ignoring me?
So cool. Like a little city in the middle of nowhere. I wonder how expensive it is to live there?
Freedom and unity is the answer for a quality life💓💓💓
" The entire country is a duty-free area..." Wow!
Very nice. 👌💯
“Libertarian principles” but also all of the land is government or publically owned lol
All of the land on the with people on it is owned by a government. If they want it back they just take it. Or make you pay a tax on your own land and if you don't pay one time boop they own it again you don't own a damn thing but it would be nice to not be a slave to the Supreme oligarchies that control the planet, but unless you kill every rich person then that'll never happen.
It's better than your homeless bankruptcy country USA and western hhaha
Food is 30% higher than neighboring France & Spain. The banking industry is privately owned and basically loan sharks. To get any type of home or business loan, you have to deposit the equivalent amount of cash. So whats the point of a loan? The valley has extreme noise levels. Primary building materials are stone, so it's expensive to heat. The valley's are steep, so south facing open sun is rare. Everything is in the shade. No airport, and extreme traffic jams in and out of Spain. The road into France is a narrow winding road often blocked by landslides and avalanches. The tourism is basically the entire economy so locals aren't the friendlest people in the world, in fact, constantly fustrated with tourist "in the way"
"Lawyers are forbidden" You can't get closer to paradise, not in earth at least
They have lawyers and a small prison, guy didn't do his due diligence.
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Beautiful place to visit and explore
When was this filmed ? and does it still look and function as it does in this video ?
Beautiful little place to exist … but too good to be true ?
Enjoyed it, thank you, very much. Of course I subscribed ✨
Thank you Barry!
I’m chronically ill + disabled, and I’m unfortunately stuck living in a dangerous capital city. I will never be able to drive and fear for my life every time I have to leave my house on foot, so this place seems like heaven on earth. I can’t even imagine being able to access healthcare easily either
Arm yourself. Always carry, always.
So sorry to hear about your situation. I am older and have a lot of health problems, so I can relate. I can't do most of the things I did when I was young, so I watch a lot of You Tube.
You sound like you live in "The land of the Free",
@@opencarry3860 you're more likely to shoot yourself with a gun than anyone else...
Which country and city do you live in?
This was very interesting. Thx
Now this is a country who only wants their prople to prosper. Other places which are similar are Norway and Sweden who have high minimum wages, a lot of free services and fewer taxes and trade restrictions. Makes you think of the country where you live right now. Are they really doing the best for their citizens? I'm moving to Andorra! Great video! 🇦🇩
So very interesting..thank you so very much 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This dude is living in some different planet seemingly 😧 most of what he said is not true 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣 Good to know cuz I was already thinkn to move there but too good to be true .
@@tricianeal6663 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Yes right to good to be true..its sounds im in heaven already 🤣🤣🤣
It's easy enough to visit Wikipedia. It is a principality; a slight exaggeration to call it a nation. jointly ruled by the Bishop of Urgell and the President of France.
I’m Andorran and yes some information that he provided is not true but only a few things. Most of what he said is true. That doesn’t mean everything is nice in Andorra.
@@thomasmaughan4798 we are a nation. The bishop and the president of France only have right to propose amendments to our constitution. They have no control or power over legislation passed by our General Council.
I was there in 1994 absolutely beautiful. More shops now than there was back in 1994
Andorra has been and still is on the high risk of being a money laundering haven.
I’m Andorran and I can confirm that. The country is currently improving measures to combat it though.
Wow nice country🇵🇭❤️
If Andorra doesn't have private ownership of land, and most of the land is either government owned or communal property (8:28), the country can hardly be called "Libertarian."
Don't think there are probability of equilibrium with totalitarianism and state ownership Joan??
Exactly! Something is fishy. Sounds like a Davos experiment. You know, “The Great Reset”….”you will own nothing and you will be happy”…🤔
Sounds like a Socialist, Communist structure and only the local slaves can live and work there, the rest are either rich tourist, or rich government beuracratic owners.
Andorra: “we’re perfect and don’t need an army.
Russia: “hold my beer while I devour another tiny country.”
Agricultural land (% of land area) in Andorra was reported at 40.06 % in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources.
It sounds good % ,but I'm sure it's not self-contained with 10 million visitors. I mean Andorra need lot of agricalture product from the surranded countries,and EU.
Love it sonmuch, cannot wait ti visit it
Andorra has 2 major industries.
Smuggling and Tourism.
Correction....one.
We used to visit Andorra whenever we were visitting family in France and Spain.
Even back in the 1980s this principality was a damned expensive place to eat,shop.
Although it is a major conduit between France and Spain,it had to import food,and staples pretty much all year round.
Its miltary and police is funded primarily by France.Its only 'resource' is the spending power of the tax exiles that CAN afford to live there.
(Same as Monaco)
It is NOT actually a tax haven,but the megarich buy/lease property there so they can remain outside their own countries' tax jurisdiction for several months of the year whilst their accountants 'invest it' in the cayman islands etcetera.
And money laundering
That was a great video
Did I Hear Lawyers are forbidden ?... This is paradise...😂😂
Yes, your heard it right but it’s not true. We do have lawyers and a prison.
I drove up there once from Perpignan. Cheap watches, awfully ugly buildings, and lousy food. The mountains are really nice though and there's cheap skiing.
I’ve lived in Andorra and still travel there to ski and board. It’s quite a strange little country, nearly equal distance travelling from Barcelona or Toulouse. I lived by the border in pas de la casa. I saw France and Andorra from my bedroom window.
It is very commercialised now in he capital as it’s tax free, caldea is worth a visit, but the sport hermitage at soldeu is now much nicer in my opinion.
Pas de la casa caters mainly for the younger market, it’s noisy and average accommodation but good value and easy to get around.
Soldeu has invested lots in new accommodation so attracts a family / older clientele but good skiing now it’s connected, le pessons by the lake has been a favourite place of ours to have a warm drink and catch the winter sun. A couple of smaller areas in between such as el tarter that provide good accommodation but you need to get the bus or drive to get more opportunities for a meal or drinks.
Other areas canillo, Arinsal too but I’ll be honest and say I don’t know them well.
A few bits of mistaken info, but all in a nice tribute.
To me, it’s great as you can drive to France or Barcelona and make it a really great trip incorporating skiing and a sandy beach or beautiful scenery with great food. I was there 2 weeks ago♥️
Thanks for such great info :)
Hi am pending soi. I love Country Andorra The beautiful Country in the world. I wish am working there.
Interesting country to visit. Lovely and beautiful sceneries
Would love to visit for an extended period of time .😁
Looks like living in a little sliver of consumerism for only a handful of products. Like a giant mall, albeit in the middle of the mountains. Wonder how useful it'd actually be as a second passport though. Looks more like a tourist destination not a resident one.
Like the Bahamas.
It would be nice to live there too.
In Andorra it’s illegal to have double nationality so you can’t have it as a second passport. We can travel pretty much everywhere but I had plenty of problems because there are still countries that never heard about the country. I almost got arrested in Dubai because they claimed that Andorra doesn’t exist and my passport is fake 😂 it’s a great place to visit and to live also but it all depends on your preference.
@@MaliaGee 🤣