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Luxembourg quiz
Luxembourg appears in 6 quizzes: 2 trivia questions, one Explorer photo, capital, flag and the Europe map. Capital: Luxembourg City.
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7 questions about Luxembourg only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Luxembourg at a glance
| Capital | Luxembourg City |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Location | Western Europe, between France and Germany |
| Population | 671,000 (2024 estimate), 164th of 196 |
| Area | 2,586 km², 166th of 196 |
| People per km² | 260 |
| Land borders | Belgium (130 km), Germany (128 km), France (69 km) |
| Coastline | None, landlocked |
| Highest point | Buurgplaatz, 559 m |
| Official languages | French, German and Luxembourgish |
| Flag colours | red, white and light blue |
| Independence | 1839, from the Netherlands |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +352 |
| Terrain | Mostly gently rolling uplands with broad, shallow valleys; uplands to slightly mountainous in the north; steep slope down to Moselle flood plain in the southeast |
| Climate | Modified continental with mild winters, cool summers |
| Where the name comes from | Probably derived from an early Celtic or Germanic form of the name, Lucilinburhuc, that was thought to mean "little fortress;" the name first referred to the city and was later used for the country |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
Luxembourg is landlocked and touches 3 countries; Belgium has the longest border with it (130 km), France the shortest (69 km). By area Luxembourg is 166th of 196 countries, just behind Samoa and ahead of the Comoros.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
1 in Explorer
A capital built on a rocky plateau above deep river gorges, once a mighty fortress.
Photo: Pierre Blaché from Paris, France / CC0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
3| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Luxembourg City? | Luxembourg |
| Which wine river forms part of the border between Germany and Luxembourg? | Moselle |
| Luxembourg’s official languages are Luxembourgish, French and which other? | German |
Where Luxembourg trips people up
For Luxembourg City, the wrong countries are Belgium, France and Germany. Luxembourg is shown with the Netherlands, Russia and Iceland for the flag.
One trivia question is “Which wine river forms part of the border between Germany and Luxembourg?” (Moselle). Then: “Luxembourg’s official languages are Luxembourgish, French and which other?” (German). Explorer has one Luxembourg photo: Luxembourg.
Every Luxembourg question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Luxembourg?
The capital of Luxembourg is Luxembourg City.
Which continent is Luxembourg in?
Luxembourg is in Europe.
What is the population of Luxembourg?
About 671,000 (2024 estimate).
Which countries border Luxembourg?
Luxembourg borders Belgium, Germany and France.
What is the highest point in Luxembourg?
Buurgplaatz, at 559 m.
What is the official language of Luxembourg?
There are 3: French, German and Luxembourgish.