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The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg:
your choice for successful meetings, conferences,
congresses
and incentives. A multilingual forum and international cuisine welcome
you to the very heart of Europe. Enchanting surroundings, excellent transport
links and conference facilities make it the perfect place to meet.
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City
of Luxembourg, view from the Hemicycle banquet room. |
Destination fact sheet
| Country name: |
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. |
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| Location: |
Western Europe, bordering Belgium, France and Germany. |
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| Area comparative: |
2586 km2. About the size of the
U.S. state of Rhode Island or Isle of Whight. |
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| Climate: |
Temperate climate, with no extremes. |
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| Characteristics: |
From the wooded foothills of the
Ardennes, through the verdant slopes of the Moselle vineyards and
the imposing fortress of Luxembourg City, to the red rocky outcrops
of the industrial south, the inhabitants of this cosmopolitan country
will welcome you and ensure that you have an unforgettable stay. |
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| Population: |
440.000. |
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| Nationality: |
Luxembourgish. |
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| Languages: |
Luxembourgish (national language), French, German, English. |
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| Flag description: |
3 equal horizontal bands of red, white and blue. |
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| Government type: |
Grand Duchy, an independent sovereign State. |
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| Head of State: |
Grand-Duke Henri of Luxembourg. |
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| Constitution: |
Constitutional monarchy. |
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| Legislative branch: |
Legislative power is exercised by the Members of the Chamber of Deputies, who are elected by universal suffrage for a period of 5 years. The Grand Duke and the government form the executive power. A third
organ (Council of State, consisting of 21 members, acts as a consultative body in the legislative procedure. |
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| Capital: |
Luxembourg City, a modern and millennial capital, dates back over 1000 years and boasts numerous vestiges of a rich history, combined with modern features. The walls of the fortress built by Vauban, which
earned it the epithet of the Gibraltar of the North, rival the amazing aesthetics of the varied building styles. |
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| Currency: |
Euro (€). On January 01,
2002 the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions
within the member countries of the EU. |
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| Major industries: |
Finance (banking sector), insurance, telecommunications, the steel and engineering industry, tourism, agriculture and wine-growing. |
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| Member of EU: |
Robert Schuman, "Father of
Modern Europe", was born in Luxembourg. Luxembourg is also
home for several European Institutions and has provided two Presidents
to the European Commission. |
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| Entry Requirement: |
Please check regulations: http://www.mae.lu |
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| Time: |
GMT/UTC + 1. |
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| Electricity: |
220V, 50 Hz. |
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| Weights & measures: |
kilograms and metric. |
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| International Airports: |
Luxembourg/Findel Airport (15-20 minutes from the City Centre of Luxembourg). |
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| Workweek: |
8AM-6PM, Monday- Friday. |
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| Public Holidays: |
 New Year (1st January)
Easter Monday
1st May
Ascension Day
Whit Monday
National Holiday (23 June)
Assumption Day (15 August)
All Saints' Day (1st November)
Christmas (25th December)
Boxing Day (26th December) |
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| Vacations/Holidays: |
Summer months, July and August, are traditionally peak vacation periods. |
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Elcy,
Mascot of Luxembourg Congrès, your new guide
© Luxembourg congrès
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