Luxembourg is a small country in Western Europe with an area of about 2,586 square kilometres, which is roughly 998 square miles.

Basic size facts

  • The country’s territory covers about 2,586 km² , making it one of the smallest sovereign states in the world.
  • In practical terms, Luxembourg is about 82 km long (north–south) and 57 km wide (east–west), so you can drive across it in around an hour.

How it compares

  • Luxembourg is larger than European microstates like Monaco, Liechtenstein, or San Marino, but much smaller than neighbours Belgium, France, and Germany.
  • Its area is similar to a small U.S. state or a mid-sized metropolitan region; for example, it is only slightly larger than the U.S. city of Luxembourg’s own metropolitan footprint would be if it expanded over a few surrounding communes.

Extra context

  • With its small area and a population of around 680,000–700,000 people, Luxembourg has a relatively high population density compared to many larger European countries.
  • The territory is split into two main regions: the hilly Oesling in the north and the more densely populated Guttland in the centre and south.

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