Luxembourg

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By: Jack Keenan1Important FactsLocated in western EuropeCapital is LuxembourgLanguages: French, German, & LetzeburgeschPopulation: over 503,000; two thirds are Luxembourgers87% Roman Catholics

Also other Christians, Jews, & MuslimsSome claim no religious affiliation

2Oesling; forested highlands in north (Ardennes)

Good Land; farmland & woods in central & southLandlocked; surrounded by Germany, France, & Belgium Winter temperatures= 32F; Summer Temperatures= 75FAverage 32 in. of rain Geography

3Key DatesFree of Dutch rule in 1890Controlled by Germany; 1914-1918, 1939-1945National holidays: New Years Day, Labor Day, the Grand Dukes birthday, & Fair DayReligious holidays: Easter, Ascension, Whitmonday, Assumption, All Saints Day, All Souls Day, & Christmas

4Tourist AttractionsGrand Ducal Palace; home to monarchGothic Cathedral of Notre Dame & Town Hall

Popular Dishes: Gaardebouen(smoked collar of pork with broad beans), Bouneschlupp(bean soup), & moreEat sausages, potatoes, sauerkraut, along with fresh fruit & veggiesPopular Drinks: coffee, wine, beer, & juice

5Famous PeopleGrand Duke Jean; led Luxembourg to be prosperous nation, also stepped down from Grand Duke in 2000, aged 79Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg; assumed fathers position when he stepped down

Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker; leader of conservative Christian Social Peoples PartyPolitician Jean Asselborn; became leader of Luxembourg Socialist Workers Party

6Come visit luxurious Luxembourg!

Come see the wonderful architecture!Visit the beautiful scenery!7Work Cited"Luxembourg." World Book Discover. World Book, 2011. Web. 26 Oct. 2011. "Luxembourg." CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest, 2011. Web. 26 Oct 2011.Polasky, Janet L. "Luxembourg." World Book Student. World Book, 2011. Web. 28 Oct. 2011.http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/small/32990843.jpghttp://www.coachbookings.com/uploads/1218624135.jpghttp://www.simplygroups.co.uk/images/Christmas%20Market1.jpghttp://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumblarge_455/12589585257be1nX.jpghttp://travelluxembourg.org/site_files/UserFiles/notre%20dame.jpghttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/- FF90pmQEc8/TZOh54_2qeI/AAAAAAAAAfs/cFND5hI7f1U/s1600/grand_duc_460.jpghttp://www.paris-walking-tours.com/images/luxembourg2.jpghttp://www.euroout.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/03_Esch_Sauer_IMG_5163.jpg

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