The official language is Letzeburgesch, a conglomerate German/French dialect. French and German are commonly used, and English is widely spoken.
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The currency in Luxembourg is the Euro, which is divided into 100 cents. Foreign currency and travelers checks can be exchanged at all Luxembourg banks and bureau de change, as well as the airport and post office. Major hotels will also exchange checks and currency, though rates are high. Major credit cards are widely accepted.
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The country code for Luxembourg is +352. The outgoing code is 00, which is followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 001 for the U.S.). City/area codes are not in use. The country is amply covered by GSM mobile phone networks and there are several internet cafes in Luxembourg city.
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Hotel and restaurant bills generally include a service charge. Porters and doormen in smarter hotels appreciate a tip of €1 to €2 and taxi drivers expect a tip of around 10 percent.
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Travel to and around Luxembourg is very safe and trouble free. Take normal precautions against pick-pockets and petty theft.
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No vaccination certificates are required for entry to Luxembourg, and there are no health risks associated with travel to the country. Medical insurance is recommended.
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220 volts, 50Hz. European-style two-pin plugs are used.
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