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Geography of Luxembourg
    
Luxembourg consists of two distinct geographic regions. In the northern half
is the richly forested Ardennes mountain range, spreading into Belgium and northeast
France and Germany. This area boasts Luxembourg's highest point, the Buurgplatz,
with a height of 559 metres.
The eastern part of this region is where the narrow Our and Sûre rivers
flow, forming a border with Germany. This region boasts magnificent castles,
the finest being Clervaux and Esch-sur-Sûre. The restored fortress in
Vianden is also well worth a visit.
The second distinct region is located south of the Ardennes and is made up
of rich farmlands and a hilly, rolling plateau traversed by narrow and flat
river valleys, where barley, oats, potatoes and wheat are grown, and cattle,
hogs, sheep and poultry raised. Agriculture still plays an important role in
Luxembourg.
Luxembourg's stretch of the Moselle River, with its famous vineyard terraces,
forms the border with Germany along the eastern rim of this region. Although
Luxembourg is a small country, it boasts a diversity of landscapes for visitors
to enjoy.
The city of Luxembourg, located in the centre of the southern region, is a
beautiful contrast of the old and the new. The old part of the city runs along
a deep valley beneath casemates that were used successfully during the times
of war. The modern part of the city is made up of Luxembourg's banking and financial
district. The city boasts over 200 foreign banks and is also the headquarters
of the European Investment Bank. The residents of Luxembourg enjoy the highest
per capita income of any country in the world.
Selection of hotels in this region:
Hotel Nobilis | | Hilton Luxembourg | |
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