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Key Facts About Luxembourg
- Luxembourg is a landlocked country located in northwestern Europe.
- It is one of the smallest countries in the world.
- Bordering nation: It is bordered by Belgium on the west and north, France on the south, and Germany on the northeast and east.
- Capital: Luxembourg is the capital city.
- Geography: The country is divided into two regions, Oesling and Gotland.
- Oesling: The northern region, (Oesling) is a ridged plateau.
- It comprises of the Ardennes Mountains, which borders with southern Belgium.
- It has a plateau which is composed of schists and sandstones.
- Gutland: It is a southern region of the country. It has fertile soil and rich rivers.
- This part is also known as Bon Pays.
- It includes Luxembourg, the capital city, and other industrial towns such as Esch-sur-Alzette.
- The Alzette River flows north through the centre of the Bon Pays and is an important part of the country’s economic activity.
- Oesling: The northern region, (Oesling) is a ridged plateau.
- Rivers: Important rivers of the country include the Alzette, Eisch, Moselle, Our and Sure.
- Lake: Haute Sure is the largest lake of the country.
- Climate: It has a mild climate with considerable precipitation.
- Highest point: Burgplatz is the highest point of the country.
- Lowest point: The lowest point is located at the confluence of Sauer and Moselle Rivers, in Wasserbillig.
