For many centuries Andorra has been a neutral area of land with the
status of a nation. Located
in a mountain valley, it is protected jointly by Spain and
France, with a local General Council.
The civil flag, adopted in 1866, reflects these associations.
The current design of the state flag, dating from July 1993, is the same tricolour with the state arms centred on the yellow.
The state arms bear the
insignia: VIRTVS VNITA FORTIOR, which means 'United Strength Is
Stronger'. |