Discovering Luxembourg Electronic 2019

Geographic Overview

Luxembourg, which sits in central Europe, borders Belgium to the northwest, Germany to the east, and France to the southwest. At 2,586 sq. km., Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in Europe. The country is divided into three districts with Diekirch in the north, Luxembourg in the southwest, and Grevenmacher in the southeast. Most of northern Luxembourg is covered in forests and dominated by hills and small mountains as part of the Adrennes. Southern Luxembourg is more densely populated and sits on a large, sandstone plateau while western Luxembourg has uneven terrain and is part of the Moselle River Valley. Major Cities Luxembourg City is the largest city in the country with nearly 100,000 people. Many of the surrounding suburbs have large populations such as Esch-sur-Alzette and Dudelange. In the district of Diekirch in the north, Ettelbruck and Diekirch are the largest cities with over 6,000 residents each.

People and Culture

Demographics Luxembourg has a population of approximately 562,000. The majority of Luxembourgers are of Luxembourgish heritage with an influx of immigrants moving to the country in the past century. Many residents of Luxembourg are of Belgian, Germany, French, or Portuguese heritage. There is also a growing number of immigrants from eastern Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. Today nearly 37% of the population is made of immigrants. Other minorities include those of Romani (nomadic people) and Jewish heritage. Language Luxembourg has three official languages: French, German, and Luxembourgish. Additionally, English is commonly spoken as a way of international communication. Luxembourgish is at the heart of all communication between residents and it is most commonly spoken in everyday life, but rarely written.

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