Luxembourg is a small landlocked country, located in Western Europe. The country is a parliamentary representative democracy, with a constitutional monarchy, ruled by a Grand Duke. Apart from being an economic power, it also has historical and strategic importance, owing to the presence of Roman era fortress as well as Frankish count’s castle. Luxembourg was an important power during the Spanish era, which significantly influenced the western hemisphere. Luxembourg City, the capital and the largest city of the country, houses the seat of several key institutions and agencies of the European Union. Moreover, it depicts a blend of cultures between the Roman Europe and Germanic Europe. For some more information about Luxembourg, read on.
Interesting & Fun Facts about Luxembourg
- The official name of Luxembourg is ‘Grand Duchy of Luxembourg’.
- The country is the only remaining sovereign Grand Duchy in the world.
- The capital of the country is Luxembourg City, while the currency is Euro.
- It is one of the smallest countries in Europe as well as the world.
- The mother tongue of all Luxembourgers is Luxembourgish.
- All the official proceedings and businesses in Luxembourg take place in French.
- In Luxembourg, the first language taught in schools as well as used by the media is German.
- Luxembourg has the highest GDP per capita in the world, which is nearly three times the EU average.
- It is the country housing the largest number of banks.
- The RTL Group of Luxembourg is Europe’s largest TV, radio and production company.
- Luxembourg was designated as the 3rd best country for business efficiency in the entire EU in 2005, after Finland and Denmark.
- Beneath the fortress of Luxembourg, there are around 21 kilometers of hidden underground passages.
- The National Day of Luxembourg takes place on June 23, which is the birthday of the Grand Duchess, Charlotte.
- Owing to the historical importance of its fortification, the entire city of Luxembourg is included in the UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Luxembourg is one of the founding members of the European Union, NATO, the United Nations, Benelux and the Western European Union.
