Discover the Little-Known Wonders: Top 6 Fun Facts About Luxembourg that Will Amaze You!

1. Polyglot Paradise

If you ever get tongue-tied among polyglots, try conversing with the average Luxembourger: their linguistic repertoire might triple your conundrum! Lo and behold: Most inhabitants of Luxembourg speak at least three languages fluently - French, German, and Luxembourgish - while nearly 50% of the population are foreign residents who speak additional languages such as English, Italian, Portuguese, Slavic, and Nordic languages, making it a true linguistic melting pot.
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2. Superjhemp, the Cheesy Superhero

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Superjhemp, Luxembourg's cheesiest superhero, fueled by the power of gooey Kachkéis – a true dairy-devouring civil servant on a mission: This amusing comic book character, created in 1988 by Roger Leiner and Lucien Czuga, has starred in over 29 graphic novels and the 2018 film "De Superjhemp Retörns," setting impressive records for Luxembourgish language productions.
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3. Dining on Language Fusions

Who needs three languages when you can have one for each meal? That's right, in Luxembourg, they dine on language fusions much like their mouths are their own mini EU parliament: French for breakfast, German for lunch, and Luxembourgish for dinner! The pièce de résistance: this petite powerhouse of a nation not only speaks three official languages but also boasts the highest Gross Domestic Product per capita worldwide in 2007 and champions economic, political, and military integration as a founding member of the European Union, NATO, United Nations, Benelux, and Western European Union. Bon appétit, or should we say Guten Appetit… or maybe just Gudde Moien!
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4. Highest Car Density in the EU

If you thought the Fast & Furious franchise had a lot of cars on screen, just wait until you hear about Luxembourg's streets: the tiny nation boasts the highest car density in the EU, with 696 cars per 1,000 people, prompting free public transport in 2020 to combat congestion and carbon emissions.
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5. Female Grand Duke or Duchess

In a world where kings and queens are becoming somewhat passé, Luxembourg is taking things to a new level with royalty that's grand-worthy on both counts: The tiny European nation is the only country in the world to have a female Grand Duke or Duchess, a prestigious title currently held by none other than her royal highness, Maria Teresa, the wife of Grand Duke Henri.
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6. Vauban's Fortified City

If Vauban the opportunity, he'd have built the most fortified city in the world: Luxembourg boasts an elaborate city fortification system designed by the renowned French military engineer Vauban in the 17th century. Today, this UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases the country's rich military history and offers an intriguing adventure for visitors.
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