Grand Duchy
Capital: Luxembourg
Area: 2.600 km2
Population: 0,5 millions
Population density/km2: 202
EU member since 1952
National holiday: June 23
National anthem: Ons Hemecht
- The word Luxembourg comes from "Lucilinburugh" meaning little fortress. This country has been besieged and occupied more than 20 times.
- The Luxembourg town with the most tourist sights is Echternach, which is mainly known for its procession which takes place on the Tuesday after Whitsun. The procession moves forward three steps then takes two steps back while the participants sing, dance and pray.
- Luxembourg has the greatest GDP per capita, and also the largest proportion of the population who are satisfied with their living conditions.
- More than 30% of the residents of Luxembourg are foreigners.
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