Presentation of Luxembourg : Geography

Country's official name :

Luxembourg

Capital:

Luxembourg

Population of main cities including suburbs:

Luxembourg (125,000) ; Esch-sur-Alzette (70,000) ; Pétange (20,000) ; Dudelange (18,000) ; Ettelbruck (17,000)

Area:

2,590 km²

Type of Climate :

Temperate and humid, the Luxembourg climate oscillates between oceanic influences, due to western and south-western winds which bring precipitations year-round, and continental influences, especially in the winter through cold currents and north-eastern winds. Temperatures may vary between 0°C in January and 17°C in July, depending on the region, Oesling being colder than the Moselle valley where temperatures may exceed 18°C.

Local Time:

It is %T:%M %A In Luxembourg

Summer Time Period :

Summer time from March to October

Official Language:

Luxembourger.

French is used for written legislation. Moreover, French, Luxembourg and German are used as administrative and judicial languages. French is the common language of the Administration, especially in writing. Luxembourger is the most frequently used language in private life. Television in Luxembourg is in French but radio broadcasts in the three languages.

Other Languages Spoken:

The majority of Luxembourgers also speak French, German and English.

Business Language(s):

Luxembourger, English, French and German.

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