When traveling to Luxembourg, it is found that trains, trams and buses are free in this country, and it turns out that Luxembourg has implemented a free policy for all public transportation since 2019, becoming the first country in the world to achieve all public transportation free. What an enviable country! Traveling is never afraid of not having money in your pocket and not being able to afford a train ticket, and going wherever you want. So, what kind of country is Luxembourg? You'll know it after reading it.
Luxembourg country profile
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, referred to as Luxembourg, is located in the northwest of Europe, it is adjacent to Germany in the east, France in the south, bordering Belgium in the west and north, is a landlocked country, and is also the only remaining Grand Duchy on the European continent today, Luxembourg has a land area of only 2586.3 square kilometers, equivalent to the size of Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, Luxembourg because of its small land, many ancient castles, so it has the name of "Pocket Kingdom" and "the country of a thousand castles". By 2021, Luxembourg has a population of 600,000, equivalent to the population of a small city on the mainland. The capital, Luxembourg City, with the same name as the country, is the largest city in Luxembourg and the eighth largest financial investment center in the world, known as the "Capital of Finance".
Topography of the country of Luxembourg
Luxembourg's terrain is high in the north and low in the south, and the forests of the Ardennes Plateau in the north account for 1/3 of the whole territory, covering an area of nearly 90,000 hectares, and the southern part is the Gutland Plain. Luxembourg's terrain is varied, and in history, it is also in the Main Route of Germany and France, and the terrain is dangerous, and has always been an important military fortress in Western Europe, with the title of Gibraltar in the North. Luxembourg's climate is oceanic-continental, with an average annual temperature of 9°C. Luxembourg's natural resources are relatively poor, but iron ore resources are quite abundant.
Economy of Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a highly developed capitalist country and the richest country in the world, one of the founding members of the European Union and NATO, with several subordinate institutions of the European Union, such as the European Court of Justice, the European Court of Auditors and the European Investment Bank, known as the "third capital" of the European Union after Brussels and Strasbourg.
Luxembourg is poor in natural resources, has a small market and is highly dependent on foreign countries, with 98 per cent of its energy dependent on imports, mainly natural gas and petroleum products. It is such a country, by the development of steel industry, financial industry and satellite communication industry to become the world's richest country, is very worthy of praise and learning from other countries, at present, Luxembourg's steel industry, financial industry and satellite communication industry is still the three pillar industries of the Luxembourg economy.
Luxembourg's GDP in 2020 is 73.4 billion US dollars, and its per capita GDP is 115,900 US dollars, ranking first in the world for many consecutive years.
Luxembourg's famous companies are: Assell-Mittal Group (the world's largest steel group), Eurosat (with 52 satellites, ranking first in Europe and second in the world), Luxembourg Cargo Airlines (the largest all-cargo airline in Europe), Luxembourg Radio and Television (the company is the largest audiovisual media group in Europe jointly established by Luxembourg and Germany). With little heard of unemployed and an average life expectancy of up to 80 years, Luxembourg City is one of the safest and most living-living cities in the world.
Cultural practices in Luxembourg
The official languages of Luxembourg are Luxembourgish, German and French, but the division of labour among the three languages is very different: Luxembourgish is a folk spoken language and is also used in local administration and justice; German is mostly used in newspapers and news; and French is mostly used in administration, justice and diplomacy.
Luxembourgers are particularly polite, pay attention to etiquette, when meeting or leaving to shake hands, Luxembourgers have a special preference for working breakfast, like to eat while talking, eat lunch time is very long, but eat lunch taboo negotiation topic, that will disturb their enjoyment of delicious food, if the Luxembourg host invites you to his house for dinner, bring the hostess a bouquet of flowers or a box of sugar is the proper etiquette, but do not send chrysanthemums, they think chrysanthemums are for the dead.
The national faith of Luxembourg
Luxembourg, of which 600,000 people, Luxembourgers accounted for 52.1%, foreigners accounted for 47.9% (mainly Portuguese, French, Italian, Belgian, German, British, Dutch and other expatriates), Luxembourgers belong to the Europa race, mainly by franks and Romanized Berges combined. 97% of Luxembourg's inhabitants are Catholic, while 3% of other denominations such as Protestantism, Judaism and Islam are among others.
Education in Luxembourg
Luxembourg law stipulates that children who have reached the age of 6 in Luxembourg must receive nine years of compulsory education. The investment in cultural education in luxembourg is increasing year by year, so teaching is one of the most respected professions in Luxembourg, and the monthly salary of a senior teacher is basically more than 10,000 euros. In 2003, the first complete university was established, the University of Luxembourg, and the important scientific research institutions in Luxembourg are: the Luxembourg University Center, the Institute of Higher Technical Research, the Grand Duchy Institute, the Geodynamic Research Center, etc.
Medical care in Luxembourg
Luxembourg's health care system is one of the best in Europe, where all residents have access to the national health care system, and employed and self-employed people must pay social insurance contributions for access to health care services. If you have a job, your employer will automatically deduct health insurance premiums from your salary. All family members will also be insured through workers who pay social insurance. Those who are unable to pay their fees due to insufficient or low income may enjoy the basic medical services provided by the State. For short-term travel to Luxembourg or family visits, it is recommended to purchase travel accident insurance (including medical insurance) with a locally registered insurance company. If you have studied, worked or lived in Luxembourg for more than three months, you must take medical insurance.
Transportation in Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a pocket country, mainly in and out of rely on an international airport and the central railway station, the railway station also has a long-distance bus station function, due to the small size of the country, so the territory is very convenient to travel, in addition to moving between towns by train, is to rely on a rich line, punctual and efficient buses, and domestic trains and buses are a one-ticket system. You can also purchase a Luxembourg Card, which is free of charge on public transport.
Eating habits in Luxembourg
The diet in Luxembourg is based on French and German cuisine, and the daily drinks include coffee, tea, beer and wine.
Luxembourg City restaurants are expensive, which is directly proportional to the income of the locals, most Luxembourg restaurant menus are characterized by sausages and German sauerkraut, typical Of Luxembourg flavors are: black pudding with applesauce and mashed potatoes, salted pork with French fried potatoes and creamy beans, butter fried whole fish.
Typical Luxembourg snacks are potato cake with applesauce and the traditional Luxembourg "coffee and cake".
Luxembourg's specialties include suckling pig, smoked ham, smoked pork neck, etc.; handmade salty cheeses are delicious and must be tasted; the Moselle Valley is rich in excellent wines and beers; and plum wine made with plums is a delicious accompaniment.
Tourism in Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a top tourist destination with stunning scenery, a rich cultural heritage and excellent infrastructure for lovers of sports and gastronomy, children and businessmen, fitness fans and culture hunters, explorers and nature lovers. Luxembourg is a country full of historical, fortifications, artistic and cultural treasures, with many places of interest and monuments, one of the most worth visiting countries, the tourist attractions here are quite numerous, the most famous of which are: Luxembourg City, Wilhelm square, Luxembourg National Museum of History and Art, Charlotte Des Lethal bridges, Luxembourg City History Museum, Luxembourg Grand Maggiore, Church of Our Lady of Luxembourg, Luxembourg American Cemetery, Fienden, Petros Grand Canyon.
Luxembourg: a highly developed and poetic country, it is very worthwhile to travel and exchange and learn!
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