Local information

Luxembourg is a historic and medieval city where the principal activity is to accommodate financial groups. Simply by knowing either German or French, one can get around without any problem.
You will have to spend a lot of money to live in this country but you will find yourself in an exceptional environment.

Climate and seasons: the climate is temperate and rainy and is influenced by the sea.
The summer starts in June and finishes in September.
The winter starts in December and finishes in March.

Distance:
Luxembourg is only 80 km in length and 54 km in width.

Useful information:
Currency: Luxembourg franc (LUF) and the Belgium franc (FB): these currencies are used without distinction.
Currency rate on April 15th 2001: the Luxembourg franc is equivalent to the Belgium franc
100 LUF = 100 FB = 2,48 Euro = US $2.22

Telephone:
00 (international) + 352 + area code without the 0.