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Geography and Environment of Andorra
Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Andorra.
Speed
Overview
landlocked; straddles a number of important crossroads in the Pyrenees
Detailed geography
Physical Features
- Terrain
- rugged mountains dissected by narrow valleys
- Climate
- temperate; snowy, cold winters and warm, dry summers
- Weather Patterns
- http://voap.weather.com/weather/oap/ANXX0001?template=TRVLH&par=1003114983&unit=0&key=5b85ae1d85877a1b34827fba743e2133
- Highest Point
- 2946 — Coma Pedrosa 2,946 m
- Lowest Point
- 840 — Riu Runer 840 m
Borders and Area
- Area (Comparative)
- 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
- Border Countries
- France 56.6 km, Spain 63.7 km
- Maritime Claims
- none (landlocked)
Natural Resources and Hazards
- Natural Resources
- hydropower, mineral water, timber, iron ore, lead
- Natural Hazards
- avalanches
Environment and Land Use
- Current Environmental Issues
- deforestation; overgrazing of mountain meadows contributes to soil erosion; air pollution; wastewater treatment and solid waste disposal
- International Agreements
- party to: Hazardous Wastes signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements