Fact Sheets On Luxembourg Country - The Grand Duchy Of Luxembourg

Luxembourg is one of the 14 states which make up the European Union. It was not joined to France until 1839 and remains outside the EU. Luxembourg's economy is driven by its banking and casino industries, and it has a clientele that includes hedge fund managers who enjoy its low tax rates and no smoking ban.

Many people think Luxembourg is just a small city in Germany. However, this beautiful country has much more to offer than just its large German neighbour. If you have heard of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, then it's likely that you believed it was simply a small country with no real purpose in life – like a big 'useless' Belgium or rather insignificant Liechtenstein. But don't be fooled - this little country has its own character, great food and delicious wine. The big question is: why not step into the world of Luxembourg? We know you would like to!

Luxembourg is a small country in Europe with a population of just over 500,000 people. The main language spoken in Luxembourg is French. It has a population density of just 1 person per square kilometer.

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was founded in 1815 as an independent country. It became part of the German Empire in 1871 and then again after World War I. In 1919, it became part of the newly formed League of Nations, which later became the United Nations. Today, Luxembourg is one of only two countries in the world that has been both a monarchy and a democracy simultaneously (the other being Liechtenstein). The capital city is Luxembourg City. Other major cities include Esch-sur-Alzette and Differdange.

1. Luxembourg has a population of 524,853 inhabitants.

2. Luxembourg City is the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and is the seat of several institutions and agencies of the European Union.

3. The language of Luxembourg is Luxembourgish.

4. The three languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxemburgish.

5. The annual gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Luxembourg was €66,500 in 2016 according to Eurostat.

6. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in Europe with an area of 2,586 square kilometers.

7. More than 170 nationalities live together on this small piece of land which is less than three times the size of Rhode Island.

8. In 2015, GDP growth was 4.5% and employment continued to grow by 2.6%.

Luxembourg is a microcosm of Europe in miniature. It has the largest proportion of foreign nationals, and is proud of its multi-cultural spirit. Over 140 nationalities have been counted here, including a significant number of Britons, Italians and Portuguese, who have made their homes there.

This is a country at the heart of Europe, and it shares land borders with Belgium, Germany and France. It's the world's only remaining grand duchy, and it has one of the highest GDPs per capita in the world, making it one of the richest countries in the world with a quality of life to match.