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___ LuxembourgGet an overview of Luxembourg's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, this page offers maps, statistics, weather information, and links to sources that provide you with information about this little European nation, e.g.: official web sites of Luxembourg, addresses of Luxembourg`s and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, local news, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more. |
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Grand Duchy of Luxembourg |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Luxembourg Background: Founded in 963, Luxembourg became a grand duchy in 1815 and an independent state under the Netherlands. It lost more than half of its territory to Belgium in 1839, but gained a larger measure of autonomy. Full independence was attained in 1867. Overrun by Germany in both World Wars, it ended its neutrality in 1948 when it entered into the Benelux Customs Union and when it joined NATO the following year. In 1957, Luxembourg became one of the six founding countries of the European Economic Community (later the European Union) and in 1999 it joined the euro currency area. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Belgium, France, Germany related countries: Netherlands |
 Official Name: Grand Duche de Luxembourg short form: Luxembourg, Luxemburg, Lëtzebuerg int'l long form: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg int'l short form: ISO Country Code: lu Time: Local Time = UTC +1h (summer +2) Actual Time: Sat-Nov-7 21:58 Capital City: Luxembourg City (pop. 76 600) Other Cities: Esch-sur-Alzette (pop. 28 200), Differdange (pop. 19 000), Dudelange (pop. 17 800) Government: Constitutional monarchy. Independence: 1839. Constitution: 1868. Geography: Location: Western Europe; landlocked. Area: 2 586 sq. km. (999 sq. mi.). Terrain: Continuation of slightly mountainous Belgian Ardennes in the north, in the south the hilly extension of French Lorraine plateau. Climate: Continental, mild summers and moderate snowfall in winter. People: Nationality: Noun -- Luxembourger(s). Adjective -- Luxembourgian. Population: 460 000 Ethnic groups: Celtic base with French and German blend; large communities of ethnic Portuguese, Italians, French, Belgians, and Germans. Religion: 87% Roman Catholic, 13% Protestants, Jews, and Muslims. Languages: Luxembourgish, French, and German (Official); English is widely spoken. Literacy: 100%. Natural resources: Iron ore, (no longer exploited), timber. Agriculture products: Dairy, wine,potatoes, wheat, fruits, forestry, animal feed crops. Industries: Banking and financial services, steel, chemicals. Exports partners: Germany 21%, France 16.3%, Belgium 9.2%, UK 8.3%, Italy 7.5%, Spain 6.6%, Netherlands 4.3% (2005) Imports partners: Belgium 28.2%, Germany 21.8%, China 12.8%, France 9.6%, Netherlands 5.1% (2005) Currency: Euro (EUR) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of LuxembourgGouvernement du Grand-Duché de LuxembourgThe Luxembourg Government Conseil d'Etat The Luxembourg State Council. Chambre des Députés The chamber of deputies (in French) Ministère des Affaires étrangères et de l'Immigration Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Diplomatic Missions Diplomatic Missions of Luxembourg Abroad Address list of Luxembourg's Diplomatic Missions abroad and Foreign Diplomatic Missions accredited to Luxembourg. Statistics Luxembourg statec Central Service for Statistics and Economic Studies. MapsMap of LuxembourgShaded Relief Map of Luxembourg.  Google
Earth Map LuxembourgZoomable satellite view and map of Luxembourg. Google
Earth Map Luxembourg CityZoomable satellite view of Luxembourg City. Map
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NewsTageblattDaily news (in French) Télécran Luxemburger Magazin (in German) wort.lu Luxembourg news (in German) Zeitung vum Lëtzebuerger Vollek More Luxembourg news (in German) Voxx Weekly (in French and German) TV/Radio RTL Radio and Television Luxembourg. Eldoradio Popmusic station. |
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Arts & CultureArchives Nationales (AN)The National Archives. Bibliothèque nationale de Luxembourg The National Library (French) Centre national de la littérature CNL Luxembourgs national center for literatur. Arts Casino Luxembourg Forum for Contemporary Art. Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean Museum of Modern Art (French) Musée National d'Histoire et d'Art National Museum of History and Art. Musée national d'histoire naturelle National Museum of Natural History. Theater Grand Théâtre de la Ville de Luxembourg Luxembourg's Grand Theater. Music Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg Official website of the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra. Festival d'Echternach Festival for classical music. Agenda.lu Event calender for Luxembourg (in French) |
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Business & EconomyBanque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL)The Central Bank of Luxembourg. Banque Générale Luxembourg One of the largest banks in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Bourse de Luxembourg Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Chambre de Commerce du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce. Transportation Airlines Luxair Luxembourg's national carrier. Airport lux-Airport Luxembourg-Findel International is Luxembourg's only international airport. Rail CFL The National Railway Company. |
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Destination Luxembourg - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Luxembourg: the Capital City and European Capital of Culture 2007, Ardennes, Mullerthal, the little Switzerland, Moselle and Red rocksFind accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, hiking, tours and much more. National Tourist Office The official guide to Luxembourg. Agendalux.lu Event calender for Luxembourg (in French) Luxembourg Tourist Office London Information on Luxembourg. Visit Luxembourg Luxembourg National Tourist Office in the United States. The Luxembourg Ardennes Information about the Luxembourg Ardennes region. Mullerthal Tourism information for the Mullerthal region. Entente Touristique de la Moselle Tourism office for the Moselle region. Entente Touristique du Sud Tourism office for the southern region (in French). Cities Luxembourg Official city website of Luxembourg City (in French). Luxembourg 2007 Luxembourg and Greater Region are European Capital of Culture in 2007. Luxembourg City Tourist Office Information for Luxembourg City tourists. Ville d'Esch-sur-Alzette Official website of the village Esch-sur-Alzette (in French). Hotels NEW Hotels in Luxembourg Find a Hotel in Luxembourg. Hotels.lu Hotels and Restaurants in Luxembourg. |
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EducationCentre Universitaire de LuxembourgUniversity of Luxembourg (French) Sacred Heart University Luxembourg RESTENA (Réseau Téléinformatique de l'Education Nationale et de la Recherche) The National Network for Education and Research. |
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Environment & NatureGovernmentalPortail de l'Environnement du Grand-duché de Luxembourg Government portal for the Environment (in French). NGOs Fondation Hëllef fir d'Natur Foundation Help for Nature (in German and French). Mouvement Ecologique Organisation for environmental protection (in German). Société des naturalistes luxembourgeois SNL The Luxembourg Naturalist Society. Nature Natural Park of the Upper Sure Official website of the nature park (in German). The Luxembourg Ardennes Region of the Luxembourgish Ardennes. |
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HistoryAMBAThe Battle of the Bulge Museum. Histoire, monarchie et symboles nationaux Luxembourg's history, monarchy and national symbols (in French). Luxembourg Sovereigns since 963 |
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SearchLuXPointInternet Portal for Luxembourg LuxWeb The Internet Directory for Luxembourg Additional Information about LuxembourgBBC News Country Profile: LuxembourgOpen Directory Project: Luxembourg Wikipedia: Luxembourg The World Factbook -- Luxembourg |
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