Denver TV Spotlights Andorra's Quirks Ahead of Winter Olympics

A Denver television programme has featured Andorra ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, offering viewers a lively overview of the Principality's history, culture, economy, and compact ski team.

The segment appeared on *Next with Kyle Clark*, where host Kyle Clark delivered an informative yet relaxed rundown tailored for American audiences. He quipped that Andorra amounts to "a ski resort with its own government" and praised the national squad as "small but mighty." Clark noted the team originally comprised seven athletes, all skiers, though updated reports indicate six are competing, with the nation eyeing its first Winter Games medal.

To convey Andorra's scale, he likened its size to that of Denver. The programme delved into historical anecdotes, including the story—presented with some scepticism—of Andorra sending three soldiers to the First World War. Clark recounted a related legend: "Germany didn't know Andorra was in the war, they didn't include it in the peace treaty, so Andorra was technically at war with Germany until the late 1950s."

He also highlighted Andorra's status as the world's only state with Catalan as its official language, pointing out that his colleague, journalist Marc Sallinger, speaks it fluently. Economically, Clark underscored the role of tourism and duty-free shopping, along with solid international relations, including those with the United States. The piece closed by extending best wishes to athletes from both the US and Andorra at the Italian Games.