Durbuy

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Durbuy is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Luxembourg. On January 1 2005 Durbuy had a total population of 10,374. The total area is 156.61 km² which gives a population density of 66.24 inhabitants per km².

In medieval times Durbuy was an important centre of commerce and industry. In 1331 the town was elevated to the rank of city by John I, Count of Luxemburg, and King of Bohemia.

Durbuy is the smallest city of Europe, and probably of the world. Tourism and recreation are its main activities nowadays.Template:Belgium-geo-stub

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