LUXEMBOURG Updated 18 October 2012
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Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is located in the west of the European Continent, with a population of 509,074,
making it the 173rd largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Luxembourg with a total population of
94,034. The country encompasses 2,586 square kilometers making it the 175th largest country in total area. It
shares boundaries with Belgium, Germany and France.
Grand Duke Henri is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through heredity and holds that
position for life or abdication. His Heir Apparent is Prince Guillaume. Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker is
recognized as the Head of Government and, along with Deputy Prime Minister Jean Asselborn, achieves that status
through recommendation by the Council of Ministers and appointment by the monarch. Its form of government is a
constitutional monarchy and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 17th of October 1868.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Luxembourgish, German and French. It counts among its major
religions Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish and Muslim. As sources of mass communication it has 2 AM, 9 FM,
2 Short Wave and 5 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Buurgplaatz, its highest point at 559 meters and Moselle River, its lowest point at
133 meters. Its principal waterway is Moselle River, which measures 37 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are banking and insurance services,
iron and steel, information technology, telecommunications, cargo transportation, food processing, chemicals,
metal products, engineering, tires, glass, aluminum and tourism. Its official currency is Euro.
Here’s something you may not know about Luxembourg. Luxembourg is the only Grand Duchy in the world.
Tower on Buurgplaatz- Luxembourg's highest point on its northern border with Belgium
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Luxembourg's Cathedral of Notre Dame
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Luxembourg's Grand Duke Palace
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Luxembourg- the nation's capital and largest city
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Speciality dishes of Luxembourg include Thuringer (spiced sausage), ham and Kach Keis (cooked cheese)
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Sure River which bisects Luxembourg
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Moselle River- Luxembourg's lowest point and waterway
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Vianden Castle on the Our River
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Chateau Schengen at Luxembourg's border with Germany and France
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Luxembourger folk dancers in traditional dress
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Mertert on Luxembourg's border with Germany
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Adult Prevalence Rate:
People Living with HIV/AIDS:
HIV/AIDS Deaths:
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0.3% (2009 est.)
less than 1,000
less than 100
Little Switzerland at Rosport- Luxembourg's easternmost point in the German-Luxembourg Natural Park
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Martelange- Luxembourg's westernmost point on the border with Belgium
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Rumelange- Luxembourg's southernmost point on the border with France
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Schmiede- Luxembourg's northernmost point on the border with Belgium
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