The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

dyn/content/gallery/2009/12/23/GA html becomes-prime-minister Government Grand Duke Henri Prime Minister Xavier Bettel commitment-is-very-generous-per- capita/

Government Continued… Constitution Democrats Christian Socialists Socialist Workers Political Parties Council of State 60 Legislators Adults are required to vote

Land and Climate Luxembourg 988 square miles Luxembourg Diekirch Grevenmacher The Three Districts Many forests and castles

Religion in Luxembourg 95% is Roman Catholic The rest is Jewish or Protestant

Visiting in Luxembourg Guests expected to bring gifts No unscheduled visits Cocktails or other alcoholic beverages before meals Business meetings in a neutral location

Eating Restaurants have the tip included Guests expected to ask for seconds No elbows on the table Plates are prepared in advance

Population 25% of the population lives in Luxembourg City Growing 1.27% every year!! 65% of all people are French or German

Language Luxembourgish FrenchGerman Spoken more than written Written in casual things such as newspapers Written in legal documents and politics English is also understood

History Controlled by Romans and Charlemagne's in early times ofgaspard-de.html In 1815 Luxembourg become a grand duchy in the Dutch kingdom 1830 Belgium and Luxembourg revolted against the Dutch The 1867 Treaty of London made Luxembourg independent

History continued EUROSTAT is based in Luxembourg Smallest country in the EU

Diet in Luxembourg

Recreation

Dating starts at 15 Parental approval is somewhat important Popular date sites are theaters and cafe’s Most couples wait to marry until they have enough money Only civil marriages are legal Post wedding dinner with relatives and close friends is usual

Economy Half of all jobs are services The economy grew 8% in 2000!!! Less than 3% of jobs are agriculture related Manufacturing Currency Euro Belgian franc Luxembourg Franc The rubber and chemical industries are also important