Luxembourg
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Country Info
| Land Area | 2,586 sq km | Population | 435700 |
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| Capital City | Luxembourg | People | Celtic base (with French and German blend), Portuguese, Italian, Slavs (from Montenegro, Albania, and Kososvo) and European (guest and resident workers) |
| Language | French, German | Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Government Type | constitutional monarchy | Life Expectancy | 77.3 years |
| HIV/AIDS Rate | 0.16% (1999 est.) | GNP per Capita | $36,400 |
| Currency | Luxembourg franc (LUF); euro (EUR) note: on 1 J | Major Exports | machinery and equipment, steel products, chemicals |
| National Holiday | National Day (Birthday of Grand Duchess Charlotte) 23 June | Dialing Code | 352 |
| Electricity | 220V 50Hz | Malaria Risk | |
| Water Quality | Safe | Inoculations | |
| Crime | Standard precautions | Driving License | National Licence |
| Photography | Entry Regs | Passport | |
| Time Zone | GMT+1 |
Background
Founded in 963, Luxembourg became a grand duchy in 1815 and an independent state under the Netherlands. It lost more than half of its territory to Belgium in 1839, but gained a larger measure of autonomy. Full independence was attained in 1867. Overrun by Germany in both World Wars, it ended its neutrality in 1948 when it entered into the Benelux Customs Union and when it joined NATO the following year. In 1957, Luxembourg became one of the six founding countries of the European Economic Community (later the European Union), and in 1999 it joined the euro currency area.
Embassy & Tourism Information
| Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg | 27 Wilton Crescent, LONDON, SW1X 8SD |
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| Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg | 2200 Masachusetts Avenue, NW , Washington DC 20008 |
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Map of Luxembourg
