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During the Belgian Revolution, which began in 1830, Luxembourg was divided further, with the western portion granted to Belgium and independence for Luxembourg granted in 1839. Luxembourg was invaded by Germany in both World War I and II. During World War II, Luxembourg was absorbed into the Third Reich until it was liberated in 1944. It has since been part of the UN, NATO, and the EU.
Neighboring Countries
Luxembourg is entirely landlocked, with borders along Belgium, Germany, and France.
Major Cities
- Luxembourg (capital)
- Esch-sur-Alzette
- Echternach
- Diekirch
- Grevenmacher
Geography
The small country of Luxembourg is a landlocked nation in western Europe. The country's terrain is divided into the northern third, called Oesling, which is situated in the Ardennes range, with forests and hills, and the southern two-thirds, which is known as Gutland. Gutland includes a flat plateau region, the Moselle Valley, Redlands, and what is known as Little Switzerland, which is characterized by forests. The country is primarily lowlands, with its highest point just 560 meters above sea level, with Kneiff in Troisvierges, and the lowest point at Moselle in Wasserbillig at 133 meters above sea level.
As a landlocked country, Luxembourg has no water boundaries. However, several major rivers traverse Luxembourg, including the Sauer, the country's longest river; the Moselle; the Our, along the border with Germany; as well as the Alzette, Attert, Clerve and Wiltz rivers. Luxembourg's largest body of water is the Upper-Sure Lake.
Points of Interest
Luxembourg's capital, Luxembourg City sits atop a cliff along the Alzette and Petrusse river valleys. The city is home to UNESCO World Heritage sites including its Gothic Revival Cathedral of Notre Dame, and the historic Grand Ducal Palace. Other historical and architectural sites include the Place d'Armes and Neumunster Abbey and the historic center.
The oldest city in the country, however is Echternach, home to a historic basilica, and the nearby scenic sites of Little Switzerland. Vianden, with its own medieval castle, the Beaufort, is set in the forests of the Our Valley, alongside the Victor Hugo house. There are also several small resort towns in Luxembourg, including spas and casinos in Mondorf-le-Bains.
Transportation
Just outside of Luxembourg City is the country's international airport, Luxembourg-Findel International, which offers service to many major European cities. Other nearby airports are in Germany and Brussels. Train is a great method of getting to Luxembourg, with quick service from Paris, Metz, Brussels, and Trier. Driving by car or taking a bus are other ways to get into and around the country, while enjoying the hills and scenery, but trains tend to be quicker. Buses and taxis are common ways of getting around the cities of Luxembourg, while bikes can be used on the designated bike paths.
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Last Updated On : July 28, 2015
ContinentEurope
Lat Long49 45 N, 6 10 E
Area2,586.4 km2 (998 sq mi)
Population570,252 (July 2015 est.)
CapitalLuxembourg
Largest CityLuxembourg
Major ReligionRoman Catholic 87%, other (includes Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim) 13% (2000)
National Day1839
Form of GovernmentUnitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
PresidentHenri ( Monarch )
Prime MinisterXavier Bettel
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
GDP$53.174 billion (2015 estimate)
Calling Code352
Time ZoneCET (UTC+1) Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Internet TLD.lu
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