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Luxembourg is a German speaking country....
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Why did Hitler attack Luxembourg?
Hitler considered Luxembourg as German territory, and he wanted to unite all the German peoples under a single Reich.
What history should you know about Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is a constitutional monarchy with a Grand Duke as head of state and an elected Chamber of Deputies which provides members of the government. Luxembourg used to be in 'personal union' with the Netherlands whereby the King of the Netherlands was also Grand Duke of Luxembourg. In 1890 Queen Wilhemina became head of state of the Netherlands but was prohibited from inheriting the Luxembourg crown as she was female, so Luxembourg had it's own Grand Duke from a German Princely family. In WWI, Luxembourg although neutral was violated by German troops and Luxembourgers died trying to repel them. In WWII, Luxembourg was absorbed into the German Reich as Hitler believed the Luxembourgers to be German. The Nazis demolished the WWI war memorial in Luxembourg City. Many Luxembourgers joined resistance movements in WWII. Luxembourg is a member of NATO and is a founding member of the European Union.
What others countries speak German?
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg.
Has luxenburge ever been invaded?
Yes, Luxembourg has faced invasions throughout its history. Notably, during both World Wars, it was invaded and occupied by German forces. In World War I, Germany occupied Luxembourg in 1914, and the country was again invaded in World War II in 1940, remaining under German control until 1944. Luxembourg's strategic location in Europe has made it vulnerable to invasions over the centuries.
How did Luxembourg reaction to the Nazis?
Luxembourg was invaded by Germany in 1940 and was an occupied nation for practically all of WWII. Germany annexed the nation into part of Germany in 1942 and had a program of molding it into a complete part of Germany during the occupation. Things like making languages other than German illegal, and many others moved to force the people to become more German were enacted. Luxembourg's government had left before the occupation and set itself up in London. As far as the people, there were factions who welcomed the Nazis and others who resisted mildly to strongly.
How many people in German are native German speakers?
Obviously the number grows over time, but there are about 100 million native speakers of German in the world, mostly in Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, and German-speaking minorities in Denmark, Belgium, Italy, Hungary, Poland, and Russia [Kaliningrad]), with a substantial number of native speakers of German living in the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. There are small pockets of German speakers in Namibia, Tanzania, and the Solomon Islands as well (these were German colonies before World War I).
Is German spoken in Luxembourg?
They speak German in Luxembourg because it is a neighbouring country and the Germans invaded Luxembourg during the war.
Why do Luxembourg speck German?
They speak German in Luxembourg because it is a neighbouring country and the Germans invaded Luxembourg during the war.
What places speak German?
German is spoken as an official language in Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Lichenstein and Switzerland. It also has a high number of speakers in France, Italy, U.K, Australia, USA and Canada.
How many native speakers of German are there?
There are approximately 90-100 million native speakers of German worldwide.
Is lederhosen a traditional dress worn in Luxembourg?
no. German culture, not Luxembourg
How many german speakers are there in the world?
There are approximately 90-95 million native German speakers in the world, primarily in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other European countries. Additionally, there are millions of non-native speakers who have learned German as a second language.
How many people speak German in Australia?
I guess 100 millions. German is spoken primarily in Germany (95%), Austria (89%) and Switzerland (64%) together with Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg constituting the countries where German is the majority language.
Why did Hitler attack Luxembourg?
Hitler considered Luxembourg as German territory, and he wanted to unite all the German peoples under a single Reich.
How many German-speaking countries are there in Europe?
6. Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, Austria, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland all have German as an official language.
When did German occupation of Luxembourg in World War II happen?
German occupation of Luxembourg in World War II happened on 1940-05-10.
What history should you know about Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is a constitutional monarchy with a Grand Duke as head of state and an elected Chamber of Deputies which provides members of the government. Luxembourg used to be in 'personal union' with the Netherlands whereby the King of the Netherlands was also Grand Duke of Luxembourg. In 1890 Queen Wilhemina became head of state of the Netherlands but was prohibited from inheriting the Luxembourg crown as she was female, so Luxembourg had it's own Grand Duke from a German Princely family. In WWI, Luxembourg although neutral was violated by German troops and Luxembourgers died trying to repel them. In WWII, Luxembourg was absorbed into the German Reich as Hitler believed the Luxembourgers to be German. The Nazis demolished the WWI war memorial in Luxembourg City. Many Luxembourgers joined resistance movements in WWII. Luxembourg is a member of NATO and is a founding member of the European Union.
