Travel Guide Luxembourg - Country Information

Coordinates: 49 45 N, 6 10 E
Population: 474,413 (July 2006 est.)
Religions: 87% Roman Catholic, 13% Protestants, Jews, and Muslims (2000)
Languages: Luxembourgish (national language), German (administrative language), French (administrative language)
Climate: modified continental with mild winters, cool summers
Elevation: lowest point: Moselle River 133 m / highest point: Buurgplaatz 559 m
Hazards: NA
Background Luxembourg: Founded in 963, Luxembourg became a grand duchy in 1815 and an independent state under the Netherlands. It lost more than half of its territory to Belgium in 1839, but gained a larger measure of autonomy. Full independence was attained in 1867. Overrun by Germany in both World Wars, it ended its neutrality in 1948 when it entered into the Benelux Customs Union and when it joined NATO the following year. In 1957, Luxembourg became one of the six founding countries of the European Economic Community (later the European Union), and in 1999 it joined the euro currency area.

Summary of recommendations:In general, no special immunizations or medications are necessary for travel to Luxembourg