Remich
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Remich is a commune
with city status in south-eastern Luxembourg
with just under 3,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of the canton of Remich
, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher
. Remich lies on the left bank of the Moselle
river, which forms part of the border between Luxembourg and Germany
. The commune is the smallest in Luxembourg in area.
, the town of Remich, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 2,883.
The Moselle valley
is dominated by wine-making and many small wine-making towns, of which Remich is one of the most picturesque and frequented by tourists.
Communes of Luxembourg
The communes of Luxembourg are the lowest nation-wide administrative division in Luxembourg. They conform to LAU level 2.Within the hierarchy of administrative subdivisions, communes come directly below cantons, which are directly below districts. Communes are often re-arranged, being merged or...
with city status in south-eastern Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
with just under 3,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of the canton of Remich
Remich (canton)
Remich is a canton in the east of Luxembourg, in the Grevenmacher District. The capital is Remich.The canton consists of the following 10 communes:*Bous*Burmerange*Dalheim*Lenningen*Mondorf-les-Bains*Remich*Schengen*Stadtbredimus*Waldbredimus...
, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher
Grevenmacher (district)
The District of Grevenmacher is one of three districts of Luxembourg. It contains 3 cantons divided into 26 communes:#Echternach#*Beaufort#*Bech#*Berdorf#*Consdorf#*Echternach#*Mompach#*Rosport#*Waldbillig#Grevenmacher#*Betzdorf#*Biwer...
. Remich lies on the left bank of the Moselle
Moselle River
The Moselle is a river flowing through France, Luxembourg, and Germany. It is a left tributary of the Rhine, joining the Rhine at Koblenz. A small part of Belgium is also drained by the Mosel through the Our....
river, which forms part of the border between Luxembourg and Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. The commune is the smallest in Luxembourg in area.
, the town of Remich, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 2,883.
The Moselle valley
Moselle valley
The Moselle valley is a region in north-eastern France, south-western Germany, and eastern Luxembourg, centred on the river valley formed by the Moselle...
is dominated by wine-making and many small wine-making towns, of which Remich is one of the most picturesque and frequented by tourists.