Geography & Environment
What countries border Luxembourg?
Belgium, France, and Germany.
In what year did Luxembourg gain full independence?
1867 after the Treaty of London guaranteed its independence.
What is the dominant sector of Luxembourg’s economy?
Financial services, particularly banking and investment funds.
What are the three official languages of Luxembourg?
Luxembourgish, French, and German.
What is Luxembourg’s population approximately?
Around 660,000 people (as of recent estimates).
What is the capital city of Luxembourg?
Luxembourg City
What is the name of the current Grand Duke of Luxembourg?
Grand Duke Henri.
What is Luxembourg’s currency?
The Euro (€).
Which are the two main ingredients in the traditional national dish of Judd mat Gaardebounen?
Pork and beans
What percentage of Luxembourg’s population is made up of foreigners? (leeway of 3% points)
Approximately 47% of the population consists of non-Luxembourgish residents.
What is the main river that flows through Luxembourg?
The Moselle River.
During which war was Luxembourg occupied by the Second German Empire?
World War One
According to the International Monetary Fund, where does Luxembourg's position rank in regard to GDP per capita? (No leeway)
First (IMF reports Luxembourg’s GDP per capita at $140,310?
What uniquely Luxembourgish event is celebrated on June 23rd of every year?
The Grand Duke's Official Birthday
What is the three main forms of public transportation in Luxembourg?
Trains, buses, and trams—all of which are free for residents and visitors.
Luxembourg is part of which major European mountain range?
The Ardennes
Luxembourg is one of the founding members of which major European political and economic organization?
The European Union
ArcelorMittal is company headquarter in Luxembourg City. This company is the second largest producer of this product, that was historically important to Luxembourg in the 19th centrury.
Steel (68.52 million metric tons per year).
What is the most popular sport in Luxembourg?
Football
What is the life expectancy in Luxembourg? (leeway of 2 years)
Around 82 years.
This Holy Roman Emperor was from the House of Luxembourg, was most known for the founding of the oldest university in central Europe. What is this Emperor's name?
Charles IV
What is the official form of government in Luxembourg?
A constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy.
Luxembourg City airport is the only international airport in Luxembourg. Where does Luxembourg City rank in regard to the busiest airports in Europe? (leeway of 10)
89th busiest airport in Europe
How many Olympic medals (gold, silver, bronze) has the country of Luxembourg won? (leeway of 1)
What is the capital city of Luxembourg?
Luxembourg City