Luxembourg

Luxembourg at a glance:

 

  • As a representative democracy with a constitutional monarchy, Luxembourg is headed by a Grand Duke and is the only Grand Duchy in the world
  • Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in Europe with a population of 590.000 of which 48% are non-Luxembourgers
  • Luxembourg borders onto Belgium, Germany and France
  • Luxembourg City, the capital, counts 114.000 inhabitants, is a cosmopolitan city with stunning contemporary architecture and a history that dates back to 963
  • Luxembourg ranks first of 221 cities for world’s best personal safety
  • Luxembourg is a founding member of the EU
  • The country has three official languages – Luxembourgish, French, German – and English is also widely spoken
  • Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites are listed in Luxembourg – Luxembourg City Old Town, the permanent photo exhibition Family of Man (curated by Edward Steichen) in Clervaux and the Dancing Procession in Echternach
  • The Schengen Agreement (Borderless Treaty) derives its name from a small winemakers’ village with the name of Schengen on Luxembourg’s Moselle where the treaty was signed
  • Luxembourg offers culture, history, fine food and outdoor living
  • Luxairport is just a 10-minute drive from the heart of the city

 

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