Information about Languages Of Andorra
The three main languages of the Principality of Andorra are Catalan, Spanish, and French.
Although Catalan, a Western Romance language somewhat close to Spanish and quite similar to Occitan is the only official language in Andorra and has traditionally been the national language (Andorra is normally included in the Catalan Countries), it is not the language spoken by the majority of the population, as only 33% of the population are Andorran. The majority of the population consists mainly of Spanish (43%), Portuguese (11%) and French (7%) expatriates, meaning that Spanish, Portuguese, and French all have some presence in Andorra, although that is not to say that Catalan is only spoken by those of Andorran ethnicity.
Spanish, Castilian
Writing system: Latin (Spanish variant)
Language codes
ISO 639-1: none
ISO 639-2: —
ISO 639-3: —
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Although Catalan, a Western Romance language somewhat close to Spanish and quite similar to Occitan is the only official language in Andorra and has traditionally been the national language (Andorra is normally included in the Catalan Countries), it is not the language spoken by the majority of the population, as only 33% of the population are Andorran. The majority of the population consists mainly of Spanish (43%), Portuguese (11%) and French (7%) expatriates, meaning that Spanish, Portuguese, and French all have some presence in Andorra, although that is not to say that Catalan is only spoken by those of Andorran ethnicity.
References
- http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=AD
- This article contains material from the CIA World Factbook (2006 edition) which, as a US government publication, is in the public domain.
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In Spain: Catalonia, Valencian Community, Balearic Islands, Aragon (in La Franja), Murcia (in El Carxe). In France: Northern Catalonia. In Italy: The city of L'Alguer. In Andorra.
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Spanish, Castilian
Writing system: Latin (Spanish variant)
Language codes
ISO 639-1: none
ISO 639-2: —
ISO 639-3: —
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Occitan
Official status
Official language of: Officially recognised in Catalonia, Spain, as Occitan.
Regulated by: Conselh de la Lenga Occitana
Language codes
ISO 639-1: oc
ISO 639-2: oci
ISO 639-3: oci
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Official status
Official language of: Officially recognised in Catalonia, Spain, as Occitan.
Regulated by: Conselh de la Lenga Occitana
Language codes
ISO 639-1: oc
ISO 639-2: oci
ISO 639-3: oci
Occitan
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Motto
"Virtus Unita Fortior" (Latin)
"Strength United is Stronger"
Anthem
El Gran Carlemany, Mon Pare
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Anthem
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Map of the Catalan countries
Territories of what is known as "Catalan Countries" (Països Catalans) are present in four different States:
STATE REGION
Spain Catalonia Balearic Islands Aragon (for Western Strip) Murcia (for Carxe)
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STATE REGION
Spain Catalonia Balearic Islands Aragon (for Western Strip) Murcia (for Carxe)
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