A small landlocked country in Western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany; also its capital city.
From Old High German 'Lucilinburhuc,' meaning 'little fortress' or 'small castle,' from 'lucil' (little) + 'burg' (fortress). Named after the medieval fortress around which the settlement developed.
Despite its name meaning 'little fortress,' Luxembourg has one of the world's highest GDPs per capita and is a major financial center. The country's strategic location and historic role as a fortress between larger powers helped it develop into a neutral hub for European politics and banking.
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