Luxembourg, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, offers a truly cosmopolitan environment. Of its 480,000-strong population, 42% are foreign residents and no less than 69% of residents in Luxembourg City come from 143 different countries. Lying at the crossroads of the European motorway network, Luxembourg is linked to the French TGV train network and boasts a modern airport, making the city hugely accessible to principal European and international cities. Luxembourg offers a multitude of cultural and sporting events, and its cultural calendar includes numerous, heartily celebrated fêtes, fairs and customs that often date back to the Middle Ages. As a small country surrounded by Belgium, France and Germany, characterized by rolling hills and forests, many of Luxembourg's specialty dishes include traditional forest fare, such as jugged hare and Ardennes ham. Trout and pike, fresh from the country’s rivers, also feature regularly on menus here. Luxembourg shares the Moselle valley with Germany and the local white wines are enormously popular. Like other northern European countries, Luxembourg also produces well-known brands of beer. German is the first foreign language for most Luxembourgers and is used in the media, while French is the administrative language.