Throughout the country, vestiges of the country's medieval history are also displayed in different museums and can be seen in the Casemates underground tunnels built for the defense of the city in the s , in the numerous castles, and in the architecture of many towns throughout the grand duchy. Most of the castles are located in the north of the country; the three biggest castles are the ones in Vianden Clervaux and Bourscheid.
While it doesn't have the most creative name, the country's capital is a superb example of the juxtaposition between the old and the new as well as natural and man-made.
Built in the middle ages, the city center is full of small, old buildings and remnants of its medieval past. The valley in the middle of the city boasts a river surrounded by greenery. Other parts of the city, such as the financial center, Kirchberg, are home to glass skyscrapers and big avenues. The city is also the cultural heart of the country and is host to many museums, art galleries, bars, and restaurants.
Already an exception in many areas, the country continues on that streak when it comes to immigration. This allows Luxembourg to be home to many cultures despite its small size. Most other foreigners are also European. Most Luxembourgish people are multilingual, speaking Luxembourgish, German, French, and English, as people schooled at Luxembourgish state schools are taught all four languages.
So as long as you speak one of those, you should be able to get by, though Luxembourgers will love you if you make the effort to learn their language, as only about , people speak it anymore.
Luxembourgish, French, and German are the three official languages of the country. Portuguese is also widely spoken because of the large number of Portuguese people living in the country.
Luxembourg's culture centers very much on eating and drinking, and the capital is the city with the most Michelin restaurants per capita in the world. Furthermore, Luxembourg is free of many chains that line the high streets of most big cities.
And until January 1, , the country will also remain Starbucks-free. Not counting the microbreweries, Luxembourg produces five beers: Mousel, Battin, Diekirch, Bofferding, and Simon, which are very popular throughout the country. It also produces a lot of wine, considering the size of the country. Luxembourg also produces some liquors that are commonly found in Europe, like Mirabelle and Kirsch. The castle in Beaufort, a village to the northeast of the capital, produces a blackcurrant liquor that Luxembourgers are very fond of.
Lower taxes on alcohol and petrol also lead people from all over Europe to travel to Luxembourg to purchase those goods. Luxembourg is divided into areas called communes, of which there are in all. The Ardennes are part of Troisvierges, which is a commune in the northern part of Luxembourg. Where is Luxembourg in the World? Total Area and Population of Luxembourg Luxembourg has a total area of approximately Highest, Lowest, and Average Levels of Elevation The average level of elevation in Luxembourg is feet above sea level.
World View: Continent View:. Official Name. Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Common Name. German, French, Luxembourgish. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg - a small country landlocked by Belgium, France and Germany - is a prominent financial centre.
With roots stretching back to the 10th century, Luxembourg's history is closely intertwined with that of its more powerful neighbours, especially Germany. Many of its inhabitants are trilingual in French, German and Luxembourgish. Despite declaring its neutrality, Luxembourg was occupied by Germany during both World Wars. After renewed occupation in the Second World War, Luxembourg abandoned its neutrality and became a front-rank enthusiast for international co-operation.
Luxembourg's prosperity was formerly based on steel manufacturing. With the decline of that industry, Luxembourg diversified and is now best known for its status as Europe's most powerful investment management centre. Head of state: Grand Duke Henri. The ruling Grand Duke of Luxembourg succeeded to the title in , on the abdication of his father Jean.
He had already exercised the constitutional powers of the monarch since He later underwent officer training at Britain's Sandhurst Academy.
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