ANDORRA ~ Flag ~

... Nice flag view of the FOTW series... the flag was adopted in 1866... the design of the Andorran flag is related to the flags of France and Spain, who protect the independence of this small state... a flag of three bars is similar to that of the French Tricolour... the pattern of a wider middle stripe can be noted on the Spanish flag... the blue and red are also found on the French flag, with red and yellow also being the colours of the Catalan flag... and the arms of the old County of Foix (currently part of France)...  the motto in the coat of arms in the middle stripe Virtus Unita Fortior means "Strength United is Stronger"... Andorra is the the only country without its own postal system, they are operated by Spain and France... both have their own stamps and letter boxes... this one wth a great UNESCO stamp from the Spanish postal service... Big Thanks once more Josep & Assumpta!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

Andorra is a small landlocked country, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains in southwestern Europe. between Spain and France.

The Principality of Andorra (with its 468 km2) is the largest of the 6 smallest states in Europe.

Andorra la Vella, is the highest capital city in Europe, being at an elevation of 1023m and the official language is Catalan.

Stamp:

The Fire Festivals of the Summer Solstice in the Pyrenees - UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
(Issued 22-05-2018)