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Places in News: Luxembourg
Overview of Luxembourg:
- It is a small, landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It is a prominent financial centre in Europe.
- Capital: Luxembourg
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- The city is home to the World Heritage site “City of Luxembourg: its Old Quarters and Fortifications”.
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- Language(s): French, German, and Luxembourgish.
- Currency: euro (€).
- EU Member State: since 1 January 1958.
- Schengen: member since 26 March 1995.
- Geography:
- Climate: Modified continental with mild winters and cool summers.
- Elevation: Highest point 559 m (Buurgplaatz); Lowest point 133 m (Moselle River).
- The Sûre (Sauer) is considered to be the principal river of Luxembourg.
- It is the world’s only Grand Duchy and has a healthy natural environment.
- The Kirchberg plateau is home to several European institutions, including the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), the European Investment Bank, the European Court of Justice, and the European Court of Auditors.
- Luxembourg offers a wide range of leisure, cultural, and sports opportunities. Its vibrant music scene spans classical, jazz, pop, and opera, complemented by diverse concert halls, theatres, museums, and festivals.
- The cultural diversity is also evident in its varied restaurants, pubs, cafés, entertainment, and nightlife.
- Luxembourg’s own high-quality wines are highly esteemed and mostly consumed domestically.
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