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Luxembourg

Luxembourg. L 'Europe. By: Jack Keenan. Important Facts. Located in western Europe Capital is Luxembourg Languages: French, German, & Letzeburgesch Population: over 503,000; two thirds are Luxembourgers 87% Roman Catholics Also other Christians, Jews, & Muslims

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Luxembourg

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  1. Luxembourg L 'Europe By: Jack Keenan

  2. Important Facts Located in western Europe Capital is Luxembourg Languages: French, German, & Letzeburgesch Population: over 503,000; two thirds are Luxembourgers 87% Roman Catholics Also other Christians, Jews, & Muslims Some claim no religious affiliation

  3. Geography • Oesling; forested highlands in north (Ardennes) • Good Land; farmland & woods in central & south • Landlocked; surrounded by Germany, France, & Belgium • Winter temperatures= 32°F; Summer Temperatures= 75°F • Average 32 in. of rain

  4. Key Dates • Free of Dutch rule in 1890 • Controlled by Germany; 1914-1918, 1939-1945 • National holidays: New Years Day, Labor Day, the Grand Duke’s birthday, & Fair Day • Religious holidays: Easter, Ascension, Whitmonday, Assumption, All Saints Day, All Souls Day, & Christmas

  5. Tourist Attractions • Grand Ducal Palace; home to monarch • Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame & Town Hall • Popular Dishes: Gaardebouen(smoked collar of pork with broad beans), Bouneschlupp(bean soup), & more • Eat sausages, potatoes, sauerkraut, along with fresh fruit & veggies • Popular Drinks: coffee, wine, beer, & juice

  6. Famous People • Grand Duke Jean; led Luxembourg to be prosperous nation, also stepped down from Grand Duke in 2000, aged 79 • Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg; assumed father’s position when he stepped down • Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker; leader of conservative Christian Social People’s Party • Politician Jean Asselborn; became leader of Luxembourg Socialist Workers’ Party

  7. Come visit luxurious Luxembourg! Come see the wonderful architecture! Visit the beautiful scenery!

  8. Work 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.jpg • http://www.coachbookings.com/uploads/1218624135.jpg • http://www.simplygroups.co.uk/images/Christmas%20Market1.jpg • http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumblarge_455/12589585257be1nX.jpg • http://travelluxembourg.org/site_files/UserFiles/notre%20dame.jpg • http://3.bp.blogspot.com/- FF90pmQEc8/TZOh54_2qeI/AAAAAAAAAfs/cFND5hI7f1U/s1600/grand_duc_460.jpg • http://www.paris-walking-tours.com/images/luxembourg2.jpg • http://www.euroout.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/03_Esch_Sauer_IMG_5163.jpg

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