Location: Europe
Local Time: GMT+1
From 30 Oct 11 to 25 Mar 12 GMT +1
From 25 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT +2
From 29 Oct 12 to 30 Mar 13 GMT +1
From 31 Mar 13 to 27 Oct 13 GMT +2
Capital City: Andorra la Vella
Population: 84,082
Area: 468357,021 square km, 181 square miles.
Language(s): Catalan, Spanish, French
Dialling Code: 376
Emergency: Police: 110. Fire & Ambulance: 118
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence required
Electricity: 230V (lighting 125V) AC 50Hz
Currency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: EUR: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500
Coins: EUR: 1, 2. Cents: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques:
Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1300 & 1500-1700 Mon-Fri, 0900-1200 Sat
Office: Times vary considerably
Shops: 0930-1330, 1600-2000 Mon-Sat, 0930-1330, 1600-1900 Sun (shops & boutiques). 0930-2000 Mon-Fri, 0930-2100 Sat, 0930-1900 Sun (department stores)
Public Holidays
2012
Note: In July, August and September, parishes have their own public holidays, during which festivals are held. When holidays fall on a Sunday, the next working day is normally used in lieu.
Business/Social Hints: Knowledge of Spanish or French is advantageous, many executives speak English. Midday meal is usually taken late, after 13.30. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Service charges are usually added to the bill
