Luxembourg 🇱🇺 is a fascinating landlocked country located in Western Europe, part of the Europe region. Officially known as Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, it is home to roughly 677,012 people and covers an area of about 2,586 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Luxembourg — its capital Luxembourg, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Luxembourg on the map
Luxembourg lies in Western Europe, in the Europe region of the world. Measuring roughly 2,586 square kilometres, it ranks 180th in the world by total area.
As a landlocked country, Luxembourg has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with Belgium, France and Germany.
Luxembourg serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Luxembourg has to offer.
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Population and languages of Luxembourg
Luxembourg is home to approximately 677,012 residents — the 169th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Luxembourgers.
Luxembourg is multilingual: the languages spoken include French, German and Luxembourgish. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Luxembourg rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Luxembourg
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Luxembourg is +352. Websites from the country typically use the .lu internet domain.
If Luxembourg came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Luxembourg) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Luxembourg shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Luxembourg
- Luxembourg's flag emoji is 🇱🇺 — its two-letter country code is LU and its three-letter code is LUX.
- Luxembourg covers 2,586 km², ranking 180th in the world by area.
- With about 677,012 people, Luxembourg holds the 169th spot in the world population ranking.
- Luxembourg is a member state of the United Nations.
- Luxembourg is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
Luxembourg — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Luxembourg?
- The capital of Luxembourg is Luxembourg.
- What is the population of Luxembourg?
- Luxembourg has a population of approximately 677,012 people, ranking 169th in the world.
- Where is Luxembourg located?
- Luxembourg is located in Western Europe, part of the Europe region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Luxembourg?
- The languages spoken in Luxembourg include French, German and Luxembourgish.
- What currency is used in Luxembourg?
- Luxembourg uses the Euro (EUR).
