Luxembourg
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 2,586 km²
- Capital
- Luxembourg City
- ISO
- LU
What the flag means
Red, white, and blue come from the coat of arms of the House of Luxembourg, a red lion standing on blue and white stripes. The individual colors have no official meanings.
Fun facts
- FlagLuxembourg’s flag looks almost identical to the flag of the Netherlands, but its blue is a lighter sky blue.
- GeographyLuxembourg is a landlocked country surrounded by 3 countries: Belgium, France, and Germany.
- CultureLuxembourg is the only “grand duchy” in the world, with a grand duke as head of state.
- CultureThe name of the “Schengen Agreement,” which abolished border checks, comes from the village of Schengen in Luxembourg.
