Avoid certain bars in the centre of Dublin. Magnificent classical and cultural heritage. Extremely strong tourist industry based on attractions of Rome, Venice, Florence and Tuscany. Renowned for fashion design and football players. Globally popular cuisine.
Traffic is a major hazard to visitors.
Small but perfectly formed, it has an exemplary economy and a strategic position at the centre of Europe. A blend of Celtic, French and German. Portuguese, Italian and other European workers bolster the population. Luxembourg bases its wealth on financial services and agriculture, and enjoys low unemployment. In fact, due to its small population it employs many workers from surrounding countries.