Luxembourg

Luxembourg Facts

Capital: Luxembourg
Government Type: Constitutional monarchy
Currency: EUR
Population: 514,862
Total Area: 998 Square Miles
2,586 Square Kilometers
Location: Western Europe, between France and Germany
Language: Luxembourgish (national language), German (administrative language), French

Languages
Luxembourgish (national language), German (administrative language), French.

The Luxembourg People

Men shake hands, even with non-peers, men/women give women three kisses on the cheeks (peer/non-peer, but usually only same age) Younger people often use the expression "salut" (like the French) to say hi, older generations use "Moien" or "Bonjour" (French words are often used to speak in a more "distinguished" way. To greet someone one would generally say "Moien" in the morning, "Metteg" during the day and , "n'Owend" in the evening, n'Owend is the short form of gudden Owend or good evening. "Salut" is widely used by younger generations (age 30 or less). To get someone's attention on would call their name, shout, whistle, or wave hand sign. Typically their is no public display of affection however, kisses are becoming more accepted. In school, students not only learn Luxembourgish their native language but they start German classes at age 4, French at age 6, English at 12, and a 5th language at age 15 (either Portuguese, Italian or Spanish).

Where to find more out about Luxembourg

European Central Bank