Luxembourg Map

Demographics- Also known as Grand-Duche de Luxembourg and Groussherzogtum Letzebuerg, the official name of Luxembourg is the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It has a total area of 998.6 square miles and an estimated population of 502,202 people. The official languages are Luxembourgish, French and German. Even though Luxembourg is a secular state Christianity, Judaism and Islam are practiced. The estimated per capita nominal GDP of Luxembourg is $108,831.

History-
Luxembourg's history is related in a significant way to its surrounding countries and dynasties. Its history dates back to the Roman Ages. The House of Luxembourg, a powerful kingdom, emerged after 963 and was in prominence for almost 500 years. It became a part of Southern Netherlands
after the Eighty Years' War. Germany took possession of Luxembourg from 1914 to 1918 and again from 1940-44. After the Second World War, Luxembourg has risen to become one of the more affluent nations in Europe.

Economy-
Luxembourg has a stable and high income economy and their rate of economic growth can be described as moderate. The industrial sector was, till the 1960s, dominated by steel but has now widened its reach to include chemicals, rubbers and various other products. In the past decades the financial sector has grown substantially and this has compensated for the decline of the steel industry.

It is also the second biggest investment fund center of the world besides being the most crucial private banking center in Eurozone. Luxembourg also happens to be the most prominent center for reinsurance companies. The national government has been able to attract a number of internet start-ups such as Skype and eBay.

Maps of Luxembourg:- A landlocked Western European nation with a flourishing economy Luxembourg is among the richest countries of the world.

Administrative Regions: Luxembourg has a detailed administrative set up with districts, cantons and communes.

Hotels:- Apart from the plush hotels tourists to Luxembourg can also check out the economic options such as the youth hostels.

Cities: Apart from Luxembourg Diekirch is a preferred tourist destination as well because of its World War II museum.

Travel:- Visiting Luxembourg could be quite an experience because of tourist attractions like Mondorf-les-Bains and Vianden.

Business and Economy:- Transport and communications are fairly important sectors of the flourishing Luxembourg economy.

Education:- With a number of music schools in addition to the schools and colleges education in Luxembourg has a diverse look about it.

Events and Festivals: - Festivals such as Buergbrennen and the Dancing Procession of Echterna make a trip to Luxembourg a worthwhile experience.

History and Culture:- The culture of Luxembourg has been influenced significantly by its neighbors but has a distinctive folk culture of its own.

Last Updated On : April 06, 2013