Luxembourg (or, in full, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg) is a small country with a lot of diversity. It covers less than 1,650 square kilometers and has a population of just over 600,000. While many of the country's top attractions and points of interest are concentrated in vibrant Luxembourg City (Stad Ltzebuerg in Luxembourgish), whose old quarter has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxembourg's many small towns are charming and well worth visiting. It's also a simple country to get around, whether on foot in the capital city, by car through the scenic countryside, or by train between towns. The scenery is complemented by old fortresses and beautiful castles, making it a popular tourist destination that is frequently visited in conjunction with neighboring countries such as Belgium and the Netherlands. Luxembourg has the world's second-highest GDP per capita, just behind Qatar, at nearly €93,000 per capita. At €1,923 per month, it has the highest minimum wage in Europe and the second highest in the world. Luxembourg has had the lowest unemployment rate in Europe for the past 40 years. Capital: Luxembourg International Airport: Luxembourg International Airport (LUX) Population: 634,814 Currency: Euro Time: GMT+1 Driving side: Right Main Electricity: 230 V Official Language: French, German, and Luxembourgish Religion: Roman Catholic
The entrance to the famous Casemates, a 21-kilometer network of underground passages hewn from solid rock, can be found on Luxembourg's Bock cliff, which has fortifications and cannon-loopholes. The Grand Ducal Palace , a gorgeous Renaissance building dating from 1572 that serves as the official residence of Luxembourg's reigning monarch, Grand Duke Henri, is a must-see landmark in Luxembourg City. Luxembourg City's spectacular Corniche Walls (le Chemin de la Corniche) have been dubbed "Europe's most beautiful balcony," towering over the old city in the river valley below. The former site of a Franciscan convent, Luxembourg's Place Guillaume has been converted into a pedestrian zone. It is one of the city's largest open spaces. The superb Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art with its contemporary art collections from world-renowned artists is a must-see for fans of modern art.
