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Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a country in western Europe which comprises of only land, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has an area of 2,586 square kilometers and a population size of about 480,222 people. Ask any question regarding the history, geography and local culture of the country.

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When did Luxembourg join NATO?

Luxembourg was a founding member of NATO and joined on April 4, 1949.

Is there a zoo in Luxembourg?

amniville zoo is just over the border from Luxembourg,

and that's the closest zoo to Luxembourg itself.

Where can you find Toys R Us in Luxembourg?

I don't really know but it is very close to france!!

How do you say happy birthday in Luxembourg?

There are three recogonized languages in Luxembourg: Luxembourgish, German and French.

In Luxembourgish: Vill Gléck fir däi Gebuertsdag! (informal)

In French: Joyeux anniversaire, or Bon anniversaire

In German: Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!

What are the 8 traits of culture for Luxembourg?

The eight traits of culture are:

  • Government
  • Religion
  • Economy
  • Language
  • Social Groups
  • History
  • Art
  • Daily Life

What is the religion in Luxembourg?

Under Luxembourg law it is actually illegal to ask anyone what their religion is, however Luxembourg is overwhelmingly Roman Catholic.
Since 1979 it has been illegal for the government to collect statistics on religious beliefs or practices.[1] It is estimated by the CIA Factbook that 87% of Luxembourgers are Catholics, the remaining 13% being made up of Protestants, Eastern Orthodox Christians, Jews, Muslims and those of other or no religion.

How many people per car in Luxembourg?

hopefully at least one driving........are you refering to car pool rules maybe?

Is there a Unitarian Universalist church in Luxembourg and where is it?

No. There is not a UU Church, per se, in Luxembourg. However, there are UU members who have had fellowship in meeting places in Luxembourg. Contact the UU Church in Paris for further information.

How is Luxembourg flag different from Netherlands flag?

Though their flags look similar, they are not the same. Both have three horizontal stripes in the order red, white and blue from top to bottom, but Luxembourg's blue is lighter than that of the Netherlands. This format of flag, as well as the colors red, white and blue, are very popular for use in flags, so having flags that look nearly identical is hard to avoid.

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.

Who are famous people from Luxembourg?

Some would include the following.

  • Désirée Nosbusch (born 1965), actress
  • Su-Mei Tse (born 1973), artist
  • Pierre Joris (born 1946), poet
  • Hugo Gernsback (1884-1967), writer, editor, publisher
  • Josy Barthel (1927-1992), athlete, Olympic gold in 1952
  • Gabriel Lippmann (1845-1921), physicist (Luxembourg-born)
  • Georges Lentz (born 1965), composer
  • Leon Krier (born 1946), architect

theo kerg a famous artist

Do Luxembourg and the Netherlands have the same flag?

NO. They are similar though. Luxembourg's flag has a light blue lower stripe, the Netherland's lower stripe is deep blue.

Where is Luxembourg gardens?

In Paris, France. It's the garden of the Senate (the upper house of french Parliament) and it's the biggest garden in Paris. At night, it turns to be a military camp forbidden to anybody.

How does language play a different role in France than in belguim Luxembourg or Switzerland?

French is the first language in France. There are different French dialects that are spoken in Belgium, Luxembourg, and Switzerland and they are not always used as a first language.

What are the major religions of Luxembourg?

The major religions in Luxembourg are Roman Catholicism, followed by Protestantism. Luxembourg also has a significant number of people with no religious affiliation.

Was Luxembourg involved in World War 1?

Luxembourg declared neutrality in WWI but was invaded by German forces on their way through to France. Some Luxembourgers died as a result of the invasion and a war memorial was erected in Luxembourg city (which was torn-down by the Nazi's in WWII)

Are belgium Netherlands and Luxembourg all very crowded?

I live in the Netherlands and have visited both Belgium and Luxembourg.

Answering your question, yes they are crowded (except Luxembourg), but you don't really see it unless you go to the suburbs of the major cities (Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Eindhoven, etc). Most old city centers are - Rotterdam comes to mind as an exception - don't have any tall residential buildings (more than 4-5 floors).

The population density of these countries are in people per square km (in brackets the overall world ranking):

Netherlands 392 (25)

Belgium 341 (31)

Luxembourg 180 (63)

Netherlands and Belgium are the the first and second major European country (with a sizeable population) on the list (Only Monaco, Vatican city, Malta and San Marino have higher density)

Why is the economy in Luxembourg so good?

luxembourg's stable, high-income economy features moderate growth, low inflation, and low unemployment.

Why was Le Jardin du Luxembourg built?

The Le Jardin du Luxembourg was built by Marie de' Medici, the widow of King Henry IV and the regent of King Louis XIII. She decided to make an imitation of Palazzo Pitti, the palace where Marie was born (located in Florence, Italy).