Andorra
Andorra
Andorra (pronunciation: /ænˈdɔːrə/), officially known as the Principality of Andorra, is a sovereign landlocked microstate in Southwestern Europe. It is located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France.
Etymology
The origin of the word Andorra is unknown, although several hypotheses have been formulated. The oldest derivation of the word Andorra is from the Greek historian Polybius (The Histories III, 35, 1) who describes the Andosins, an Iberian Pre-Roman tribe, as historically located in the valleys of Andorra and facing the Carthaginian army in its passage through the Pyrenees.
Health Care in Andorra
Andorra has a well-developed health care system. The main healthcare provider is the CASS (Caixa Andorrana de Seguretat Social), which covers a large portion of the medical expenses of the population. The country has several modern hospitals and clinics. The quality of healthcare is high, with Andorra having one of the highest life expectancies in the world.
Related Terms
- Microstate: A sovereign state having a very small population or very small land area.
- CASS: Caixa Andorrana de Seguretat Social, the main healthcare provider in Andorra.
- Pyrenees: A range of mountains in southwest Europe that forms a natural border between Spain and France.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Andorra
- Wikipedia's article - Andorra
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