FACTS ABOUT LUXEMBOURG

AMAZING FACTS ABOUT LUXEMBOURG

1.                 The official name of Luxembourg is the “Grand Duchy of Luxembourg”.

2.                 Luxembourg City is the capital city of Luxembourg.

3.                 The total population of Luxembourg is 594,130.

4.                 The natives of Luxembourg are called Luxembourgish or Luxembourgers.

5.                 The Euro (EUR) is the official currency of Luxembourg.

6.                 Luxembourg shares a border with Belgium, Germany and France.

7.                 It is a landlocked country in Western Europe.

8.                 It is one of the most civilized countries in the world.

9.                 One of the world’s major business and financial centers, Luxembourg is home to over 150 banks including the European Investment Bank. These banks draw many investments from major companies in other countries, including the United States.

10.            The country’s banking secrecy laws have made it a tax haven but recent reforms are increasing transparency.

11.            Luxembourg is ranked by the Heritage Foundation as Europe’s first and the world’s fourth ranked country for economic freedom.

12.            Skype has its headquarters in Luxembourg. PayPal, Amazon, Rovie Corporation and Rakuten all have their European headquarters there.

13.            Luxembourg founded the European Union to create a politically stronger Europe. The highest court in the EU in matters of union law with its 28 justices, one for each member state, is located in Luxembourg.

14.            Luxembourg is also is one of the founder nation-members of the Western European Union, the United Nations, the Benelux, and NATO.

15.            With 54 television channels and 29 radio stations offered worldwide, Radio Television Luxembourg (RTL) Group is the largest television production and radio company in Europe.

16.            With 647 cars purchased per 1,000 people, Luxembourg has the highest rate of car ownership in the entire world. What is the top selling brand? Volkswagen is purchased most often.

17.            The country is divided into four geographical and cultural regions.

18.            Luxembourg is a Grand Duchy ruled by a Grand Duke and its Parliament, the only one in the world.

19.            More Luxembourgers turn out to vote than any other citizens of other European countries. Ninety-one percent voted in recent elections.

20.            There are 17 kilometers (over ten and a half miles) of underground tunnels, they were used as air raid shelters during World Wars I and II.

21.            The Eurovision Song Contest, is the longest-running international TV song competition held annually, has been won by Luxembourg five times.

22.            Luxembourg is a little smaller than the state of Rhode Island, making it one of the tiniest countries in the world.

23.            The national bird is the Goldcrest, known as “the king of the birds” in European folklore. The national animal is the lion, also known as “the king of beasts”.

24.            Schiessentumpel is a three-part waterfall in the heart of beautiful Little Switzerland on the Black Ernz River that tourists and locals both love to visit.

25.            The Hohllay Cave, also known as The Hollow Cave, is covered inside with strange markings you might think were made by elves. They are really just old mining scars. Also in Little Switzerland, this natural amphitheater holds concerts when weather permits. It is also a popular hiking destination.

26.            Assisted suicide and euthanasia is legal in Luxembourg.

27.            According to a survey conducted by the United Nations, you are least likely to be shot there than anywhere in the world. Luxembourg is one of the world’s safest countries and has only two jails.

28.            Visit Restaurant Chiggeri in Luxembourg’s capital city and you can order wine from the world’s largest wine list. It offers more than 2,200 choices.

29.            Luxembourg has seven national parks: two are diverse nature parks, two are humid zones, two are nature reserves, and one is a protected area.

30.            The 1916 park laid out around Colpach Castle, Colpach Park, houses sculptures from various important 19th century artists including Maillol, Kolbe, and Bourdelle. It was originally the private park of a steel baron.

31.            Ansembourg Castle, in the Valley of the Seven Castles, is home to French terraced gardens with botanical collections, fruit-bearing trees, and exotic plants well-known throughout Europe.

32.            Luxembourg Exports: machinery and equipment, steel products, chemicals, rubber products and glass.

33.            Luxembourg Imports: commercial aircraft, minerals, chemicals, metals, foodstuffs and luxury consumer goods.

34.            The internet country code for Luxembourg is .lu.