Country Guide • Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a landlocked country in Western Europe. It is bound by Germany to the east, Belgium to the west and France to the south.
| Official Name | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembuerg, Letzeburg) |
|---|---|
| Area | 2,586km² (998mile²) |
| Population | 454,000 |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population per mile² | 455 |
| Capital City | Luxembourg City |
| Religions | 95% Roman Catholic, 1% Protestant. Other minorities include Menonnites |
| Language | Luxembourgish (Letzeburgesch), French and German |
| Government | Constitutional Monarchy |
| Member of EU | Yes |
| Currency | Euro |
| GDP | $20 billion |
| GDP per Head | $44,000 |
| Natural Resources | Iron ore although no longer exploited and arable land |
| Land Use | Arable Land 25% |
| Agriculture | Barley, oats, potatoes, wheat, fruits, wine grapes and livestock products |
| Industry | Agriculture, Banking, Chemicals, Engineering, Food Processing, Iron and Steel, Metal Products and Wine Making |
| Tourism | Base yourself in the capital and you are only an hour away from anywhere in the country. Luxembourg has its fair share of spectacular landscapes and fairy tale rural hamlets. The north of the country lures outdoors enthusiasts with skiing and hiking. The Moselle Valley, just east of Luxembourg City, is one of Europe's most idyllic wine-producing regions |
| Natural Hazards | None |
| Health Risks | None |
| Climate | Luxembourg has a temperate and mild climate with cool summers and mild winters, although the northern winters can be severe. The high peaks of the Ardennes in the north shelter the country from the vigorous North Sea winds. Average annual rainfall is approx. 30 inches with the south west receiving more rainfall. Average temperature ranges in the capital are from -1 to 2°C in January to 13 to 23°C in July |
| Time | GMT/UTC+1 hour |
| National Days | June 23 |
| Visas | Foreign nationals from most countries - including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the USA and virtually all of Western Europe - require only a passport to enter Luxembourg for stays of up to 3 months |
| British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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