Luxembourg

A landlocked country, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was founded in the later half of the 10th century. The history of this small country is influenced by its far larger neighbours. In 1839, it had to cede more than half of its territory to Belgium. However it attained full independence in 1867.
Despite declaring its neutrality, Luxembourg was overrun by Germany in both World Wars. After the World War II, it joined the Benelux Customs Union and NATO thereby abandoning its neutrality. The country also became a founder member of the European Economic Community, a precursor of the European Union, in 1957. The country enjoys the political stability.

Travel overview
One of Europe's smallest sovereign states, Luxembourg does have stunning scenery in abundance and lots of interesting places for tourists.

The green river valleys and castles of the Ardennes mark the site of the World War II Battle of the Bulge. Also known as Little Switzerland in common parlance, the region offers opportunities for hiking cycling and rock climbing. Dramatic setting of Luxembourg City, the capital, leaves tourists spellbound. Other attractions of Luxembourg include Echternach, a small town characterized by its ancient abbey, and Vianden, known for its wonderful castle.

Capital: Luxembourg
Location: Western Europe, between France and Germany
Climate: modified continental with mild winters, cool summers
Total Area: 2,586 sq km
Total Population: 480,222
Population Growth Rate: 1.207%
Sex Ratio: 0.97 male(s)/female
Literacy: 100%
Ethnic Groups: Celtic base , Portuguese, Italian, Slavs
Languages: Luxembourgish (national language), German (administrative language), French (administrative language)
Time Zone: UTC+1
Currency: euro (EUR)
Neighbouring countries: Belgium, France, Germany
Type of govt.: constitutional monarchy
Head of Govt.: Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker
Major Political Parties: Action Committee for Democracy and Justice or ADR , Christian Social People's Party or CSV, Christian Social Party or PCS, Democratic Party or DP , Green Party, Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party or LSAP, dei Lenk/la Gauche
Participation in International Organizations: ACCT, Benelux, CE, AsDB, Australia Group, EAPC, EBRD, FAO, IAEA, IBRD, EIB, EMU, ESA, EU, ICAO, ICC, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IEA, IMO, Interpol, ITU, ITUC, MIGA, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, NATO, NEA, NSG, OECD, OIF, UNCTAD, UNESCO, OPCW, OSCE, PCA, UN, UNHCR, UNIDO, WCO, WEU, WHO, UNRWA, UPU, WCL, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ZC
Major Agricultural Products: wine, grapes, potatoes, wheat, barley, oats, fruits, dairy products, livestock products
Natural Resources & Minerals: iron ore and arable land
Industry & Transport: information technology, banking and financial services, iron and steel, telecommunications, cargo transportation, chemicals, food processing, metal products, engineering, aluminum, tourism, tires, glass,
Airports: 1
Railways: 274 km
Roadways: 5,227 km
Waterways: 37 km
Major Trade Partners: Belgium, Germany, China, France, Netherlands, UK, Italy, Spain
Exports: $19.55 billion
Imports: $24.22 billion

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