Esch-sur-Alzette is a city in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the country's second-most populous commune, with a population of 35,040 inhabitants,. It lies in the south-west of the country, on the border with France and in the valley of the Alzette, which flows through the city. The city is usually referred to as just Esch; however, the full name distinguishes it from the village and commune of Esch-sur-Sûre which lies 45 km further north. The country's capital, Luxembourg City, is roughly 15 km to the north-east. Esch was selected as the European Capital of Culture for 2022, alongside Kaunas and Novi Sad.
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