It is landlocked by Belgium, France and Germany. The official languages are Luxembourgish, French and German, though English is also widely spoken.
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Over half of its residents are foreign, and on top of that there are some 180,000 commuters who travel from its neighboring countries to work there every day.
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The Grand Ducal Palace is the official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, who is the country's head of state. Luxembourg is the only Grand Duchy in the world -- a country that is run by a grand duke.
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The Place de la Constitution of Luxembourg dates back to the 1600s. At the square, the Gelle Fra statue commemorates Luxembourgers who perished in the First World War, and was erected in 1923.
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The Place Guillaume II town square in the capital of Luxembourg City sits in the historic Ville Haute quarter. Free concerts are often hosted here.
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The landmark Schengen Agreement, which led to the abolition of borders between 26 European states, was signed in the village of Schengen in Luxembourg in 1985. A commerative sculpture in Schengen marks the signing.
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The Moselle region of Luxembourg is famous for its wine-making as well as beautiful views. The bike section of the Ironman race took place here (pictured).
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