LuxembourgBy: Cole Harlan

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Government

•Luxembourg is a Parliamentary Democracy headed by a Constitutional Monarch. Executive power is exercised by the Grand Duke and the Cabinet.

Location

Population

•As of 2011 the estimated population of Luxembourg is 511,840.

Capital

•The Capital of Luxembourg is Luxembourg City.

Economy

•Luxembourg has a very strong and stable economy. In 2011 the estimate Per Capita Income was $120,560. Luxembourg is also ranked 4th highest on the Quality of Life Index.

Major Religions

•It is estimated that 87% of Luxembourgers are Roman Catholic. The remaining 13% are made up of Protestants, Eastern Orthodox Christians, Jews, Muslims, and those of no religion.

Major Industries

• Some of the major industries in Luxembourg are:

• Banking & Financial Services

• Information Technology

• Telecommunications

• Cargo Transportation

• Engineering

• Iron & Steel

• Tourism

Natural Resources

•The two major natural resources in Luxembourg are Iron Ore and Arable Land.

Holidays & Festivals

• January 1 - New Years Day

• February 15 - Carnival

• April 25 - Easter Monday (2011)

• May 1 - May Day / Labor Day

• May 13 Ascension Day

• May 24 - Whit Monday (2011)

• June 23 - National Day

• August 25 - Assumption Day

• November 1 - All Saints Day

• December 25 - Christmas

• December 26 - St. Stephen’s Day