Luxembourg Capital

Luxembourg City is located in the southern region of the Luxembourg plateau. The city region is characterized by cliffs and valleys with rivers such as the Alzette and Petrusse Rivers. Despite being small in size, Luxembourg City is set on a rugged terrain. The city developed in the 12th century due to its strategic location suitable for military defense. The rugged terrain was used as hideouts in case of an attack. Many forts were built at the time to enhance the security of the residents. Germany occupied Luxembourg during the World War II, and made Luxembourg City its capital, due to the strategic military location. Luxembourg City was liberated from Germany on September 10, 1944.

As of 2016, the population of Luxembourg City is approximately 111,200 people. Luxembourg City is the most populated quadrant in the country. The population has been gradually increasing since 2004 when the city had a population of around 80,000 people. The city's metropolitan population, together with the surrounding areas like Sandweiler, Walferdange, and Strassen, is approximately 180,000 people.

Luxembourg City has a rich culture, making it a top tourist destination. The city attracts both local and international tourists. In fact, it was the first city to be recognized as the European Capital of Culture twice, in 1995 and 2007. Luxembourg City has a large number of museums for tourists to visit.

The climate of Luxembourg is generally referred to as mild oceanic climate. The winters are extremely cold while the summers are usually temperate. The city receives moderate precipitation. The rainfall is mostly attributed to the oceanic effect neighboring the city. Dry seasons are rare as the city is mostly moist. There are no extreme weather and seasons in the city. Over half of the year experiences moderate to heavy clouds.

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Capital	Luxembourg
Languages	Luxembourgish (official administrative and judicial language and national language (spoken vernacular)) 88.8%, French (official administrative, judicial, and legislative language) 4.2%, Portuguese 2.3%, German (official administrative and judicial language) 1.1%, other 3.5% (2011 est.)
Ethnic Groups	Luxembourger 53.3%, Portuguese 16.2%, French 7.2%, Italian 3.5%, Belgian 3.4%, German 2.2%, British 1.1%, other 13.2%
Religion	Roman Catholic 87%, other (includes Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim) 13% (2000)
Government	Constitutional monarchy
Independance	1839 (from the Netherlands)
Area	2,586.00 km²
Land Area	2,586.00 km²
Population	582,291.00 Most people live in the south, on or near the border with France
Location	Western Europe, between France and Germany
No. Bordering Countries	3
Bordering Countries	Belgium 130 km, France 69 km, Germany 128 km
GDP(PPP)	$58,740,000,000.00 (USD)
GDP (Per Capita)	$102,000.00 (USD)
Export Partners	Its major export partners are Germany, Belgium, and France.
Export Commodities	Its main exports are machinery and equipment, steel products, and chemicals.
Import Partners	Its major import partners are Belgium, Germany, and China.
Import Commodities	Its major imports include commercial aircraft, minerals, chemicals, and metals.
Climate	Modified continental with mild winters, cool summers
Terrain	Mostly gently rolling uplands with broad, shallow valleys; uplands to slightly mountainous in the north; steep slope down to Moselle flood plain in the southeast
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