Luxembourg

The capital of Luxembourg is Luxembourg City. In English, “City” is used to distinguish the capital from the country itself—much like Mexico City, Kuwait City, and Panama City. While you might see “Luxembourg-Ville” in French or simply “Luxembourg,” the official English name is Luxembourg City. Beyond being the political center, Luxembourg City is a key European Union hub, hosting the European Court of Justice and other EU institutions. Its dramatic cliffs and valley fortifications earned the Old Quarters and Fortifications UNESCO World Heritage status and the nickname “Gibraltar of the North.” Memory tip: when a country and its capital share a name, think “Country City”—so, Luxembourg City.