Quick Facts
- Capital city is also called Luxembourg
- Current population is about 480,000 people
- Land area is 2,586 sq km (999 sq miles)
- Money is the Euro
- GDP per capita is about $ 71,400
- Time zone is GMT +1
About Luxembourg
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a tiny country in central Europe, surrounded by Belgium, France, and Germany.
The capital city, also called Luxembourg, seems in many ways more like a
small town than a major business centre.
Luxembourg is a very picturesque place, selected as a world heritage site. The historic fortifications and casemates, 23 kilometres of underground passages, are situated just below the old quarters, and the Ducal palace.
There are three official languages, French, German and Luxembourgish. I speak none of these and have always managed to get by speaking English.
Luxembourg is an international banking centre, well known for its financial privacy laws, and as a hub of experience in wealth management. I have worked there on several occasions, whilst helping to develop Private Banking systems.