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Luxembourg

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Europe · Western Europe

Capital
Luxembourg
Population
608.0K
Area
2,586 km²
Region
Western Europe
Languages
German, French, Luxembourgish
Currency
Euro (€)

Location on the World Map

Luxembourg
Europe · Western Europe
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ContinentEurope · Western Europe
Neighbouring countries (3)

Famous Personality

Jean-Claude Juncker

leader

He served as Prime Minister of Luxembourg and later as President of the European Commission.

Local Delicacy

Judd mat Gaardebounen

This traditional dish features smoked pork collar served with broad beans.

National Symbols

National animalRed lion
National birdGoldcrest

Famous Landmark & Geography

Bock Casemates, a famous landmark of Luxembourg

Bock Casemates

These historic underground fortifications are among Luxembourg City's most famous sites.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropWheat

Wheat is one of Luxembourg's main arable crops and an important part of its farmed land use.

Most grown fruitGrape

Wine grapes are Luxembourg's signature fruit, especially along the Moselle valley.

Major Cities

Luxembourg City Esch-sur-Alzette Differdange Dudelange Ettelbruck

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Kneiff560 m
2Buurgplaatz559 m

Major Airports

Luxembourg Airport · Luxembourg
IATA LUXICAO ELLX

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Accordion

Accordion is central to Luxembourgish folk dance and village celebration music.

2
Violin

Violin has long been important in Luxembourg's folk and classical traditions.

3
Clarinet

Clarinet is common in Luxembourg's wind bands and traditional ensemble music.

4
Trumpet

Trumpet plays a major role in Luxembourg's brass band and ceremonial music culture.

5
Hurdy-gurdy

Hurdy-gurdy appears in regional folk revival music connected to Luxembourg's rural heritage.

Major Rivers

Moselle Sauer Our Alzette

Bordering Countries

BelgiumFranceGermany