Europe/Western Europe
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
682.0K
2 586 km²
Euro
Landlocked
German, French, Luxembourgish
Historical Events
11th century - Establishment of the County of Luxembourg
The County of Luxembourg was established as a state within the Holy Roman Empire.
14th century - Henry VII becomes Holy Roman Emperor
The ascension of Luxembourg's monarch, Henry VII, culminates in his becoming Holy Roman Emperor.
15th century - Habsburg rule established
Luxembourg came under the rule of the Habsburg dynasty.
18th century - Annexation by France
Luxembourg was annexed by France during the 18th century.
1815 - Restoration after the Napoleonic Wars
Luxembourg was restored to its previous status after the defeat of Napoleon.
1867 - Independence regained
Luxembourg regained its independence following the Luxembourg Crisis.
1994 - UNESCO World Heritage Site designation
The historic city of Luxembourg was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2013 - First term on the UN Security Council
Luxembourg served on the United Nations Security Council for the first time.