last edited Dec 11, 2019
Introduction to Luxembourg
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Quick Overview
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is one of the world's wealthiest countries, thanks to a well-developed financial sector often associated with tax-haven-like practices.
Key Facts
- Type of place: country.
- Latitude/longitude: 49.36' N and 6.7' E.
- Local time:
- Capital: Luxembourg
- Government: constitutional monarchy
- Official languages: Luxembourgish, French, and German.
- Currency: euro.
- Population: 605,764 inhabitants (2018).
- Area: 2,586 km².
- Density: 234 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Kneiff (560 m).
- Lowest point: Wasserbillig (133 m).
- Coastline: no maritime access.
- Driving: on the right.
Tourism
Better known for finance than tourism, the Grand Duchy still offers charming cities (including its capital), beautiful countryside perfect for hiking or cycling, and several medieval castles. Each year, excluding cross-border workers, the country attracts around one million visitors (1.018 million in 2018), with 120,000 to 150,000 French travelers among them. Alongside Belgians, Dutch, and Germans, they make up the largest groups of visitors.
Travel Essentials
- Destination: ideal for beginner travelers.
- By air: France-Luxembourg.
- Entry requirements: ID card or passport.
- Currency to bring: euros.
- Exchange rate:
- Daily "backpacker" budget:
- Best for accommodation:
- Best for getting around:
- Risks: none health-wise and very low security risks.
- Best time for climate/crowds/prices: while summer sees some crowds, June to September remains the best period.
- Interests (out of ): Nature /; Adventure ; Culture ; Relaxation/Holidays
Useful Addresses in France
Luxembourg Tourist Office: online only since the office in Paris closed. However, you can contact their headquarters directly in Luxembourg at +352 42 82 82 10.
Socio-Economic Statistics
- "Quality of life": 21/188 (2018 ranking)
- GDP per capita: $105,100 USD (2017)
- Average monthly income:
- Inflation: +2.1% (2017)
- "Official" unemployment: 5.8% (2017)
- Population below poverty line:
- Life expectancy: 82.4 years (2018)
- Migration rate per 1,000 inhabitants: +15.5 (2017)
- Population growth: +1.9% (2018)
- Literacy rate: 100% (2019)
- Urban population: 91% (2018)
- Press freedom: 17/180 (2018 ranking)
- Political regime: democracy (12/167 in 2018)
Sources: World Bank, Human Development Indicators, RSF, The Economist, The World Factbook