Luxembourg is a small landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. Despite its modest size, it is one of the wealthiest nations in the world, known for its strong financial sector and high standard of living. The country features a mix of rolling forested hills in the north, known as the Ardennes, and open farmland in the south.
- Capital
- Luxembourg
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Western Europe
- Area
- 2,586 km²
- Coordinates
- 50° N, 6° E
- Languages
- German, French, Luxembourgish
- Currency
- EUR €
- Domain
- .lu
- Calling code
- +352
On the world map
Bordering countries
Belgium
France
GermanyCountry facts
- Luxembourg is one of the world's few remaining grand duchies, meaning it is ruled by a grand duke.
- The country has three official languages: Luxembourgish, French, and German.
- Luxembourg was a founding member of the European Union and hosts several major EU institutions.
- The northern region of Luxembourg, called the Ardennes or Ösling, is covered by dense forests and deep river valleys.
- Luxembourg's steel industry, once the backbone of its economy, has largely given way to a powerful international banking and finance sector.
Capital facts
- Luxembourg City is built on a dramatic rocky plateau cut through by the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers.
- The city's historic old town and fortifications are designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The Bock Casemates, a network of tunnels carved into the rock, date back to fortifications begun in 963 AD.
- Luxembourg City serves as one of the three official capitals of the European Union, alongside Brussels and Strasbourg.
- The Grand Ducal Palace, located in the heart of the old city, serves as the official residence of the Grand Duke.