Language

Catalan, also known as Valencian in the Valencian Community and Carche, is a Western Romance language. It is the official language of Andorra, as well as three autonomous communities in eastern Spain: Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands. This can be seen as one of unique cultural characteristics of Andorra. It is also semi-officially recognized in the Italian comune of Alghero. It is also spoken in the French department of Pyrénées-Orientales, as well as two other locations in eastern Spain: the eastern strip of Aragon and the Carche district in the Region of Murcia. Catalan-speaking territories are often referred to as the Pasos Catalans, or "Catalan Countries."

In the Middle Ages, near the eastern Pyrenees, the language emerged from Vulgar Latin. Catalan literature saw a rebirth in nineteenth-century Spain, peaking in the early 1900s.

The Catalan culture, which is the most prevalent in the microstate, is practiced by the Andorran people. Catalan culture is a hybrid of French, Spanish, and Portuguese influences. Catalan is the predominant language spoken, with roots extending back to the 8th and 10th centuries, when it emerged from Latin under the Roman domination of the Iberian Peninsula. Following the Romans, the area was invaded by people of Germanic heritage, who influenced the existing language, which evolved into a distinct dialect.