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Niederkorn (Luxembourgish: Nidderkuer), sometimes spelled Niedercorn, is a town in the commune of Differdange, in south-western Luxembourg. As of 2005, the town has a population of 3,044.
Map of Niederkorn, Luxembourg
The town lies on the Chiers river (German: Korn), from which it takes its name. Niederkorn is home to FC Progrès Niedercorn, a football team in Luxembourg's National Division
In Niederkorn is found a new hospital "Hôpital Princesse Marie-Astrid" built between January 2003 and June 2007.
The #1 TICE bus connects Niederkorn with Differdange, Belvaux, and Esch-sur-Alzette.
Niederkorn is connected to Luxembourg City via a train line that stops in Berchem, Bettembourg, Noertzange, Schifflange, Esch-sur-Alzette, Belval Université, Belval Redange, Belvaux Soleuvre, Obercorn, and Differdange that ends in either Athus or Rodange.
Students attending Miami University Dolibois European Center are housed with families in Niederkorn, as it is a 10-minute bus ride from the chateau.