Luxembourg — EU's richest country per capita ($135,000), 645,000 inhabitants, 3 official languages.
- Luxembourg has the highest GDP per capita in the EU $135,000 (2024). 2× more than Germany, 5× more than Poland. Financial centre of Europe.
- 3 official languages: Luxembourgish, French, German Luxembourgish (Moselle Franconian) — used at home. French in courts. German in press.
- Capital Luxembourg — most international capital in EU 70% of residents are foreigners (Portugal 16%, France 8%, Italy 6%).
- Luxembourg had a ducal family for 1000 years From 10th c. Nassau-Weilburg dynasty (since 1890). Grand Duke Henri (since 2000).
- Schengen — name from Luxembourg village (signed 14.06.1985). First agreement on free movement of people in EU.
- Luxembourg has the lowest corporate tax in EU 15%. Plus IP Box 5.2% for intellectual property income.
- Luxembourg Philharmonic — one of Europe's best (Jean Nouvel architecture, 2005). 800 concerts annually. Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Most forested country in EU (34% forest cover). Ardennes + Mullerthal — trekking trails.
- Luxembourg was occupied 4× in 20th c. Germany 1914, 1940. Part of Grand Duchy since 1815 (Vienna Congress).
- Luxembourg has 100 castles Famous: Vianden (wooden in 11th c.), Beaufort, Bourscheid. Most private or hotels.
Sources: STATEC Luxembourg, Visit Luxembourg, UNESCO.