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; ,
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, Web. 26 Oct
"Luxembourg." CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest, Web. 26 Oct 2011.
Polasky, Janet L. "Luxembourg." World Book Student. World Book, Web. 28 Oct
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