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The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
At a Glance
| Official designation | Grand-Duché de Luxembourg / Grand Duchy of Luxembourg | |
| National holiday | June 23rd | |
| Surface | 2 586 square km | |
| Neighboring States | Germany, Belgium and France | |
| Main cities | Luxembourg-City (capital), Esch-sur-Alzette | |
| Administrative divisions | 3 districts (Luxembourg, Diekirch, Grevenmacher), 12 cantons, 116 municipalities | |
| Climate | moderate. | |
| Overall population | 549 680, | |
| Political regime | Constitutional Monarchy and Parliamentary Democracy | |
| National language | Luxembourgish (Lëtzebuergesch) | |
| Administrative languages | French, German, Luxembourgish | |
| Head of State | H.R.H. The Grand Duke Henri (since October 7 2000) | |
| Prime minister | H.E.Mr. Xavier Bettel (since December 4, 2013) | |
| Political parties in power | Democratic Party (DP), Socialist Worker's Party (LSAP), Green Party (Déi Gréng) | |
| Parties represented at the parliament |
Christian-Social Party (CSV) Socialist Worker's Party (LSAP) Democratic Party (DP) Green Party (Déi Gréng) Alternative Reform and Democratic Party (ADR) Left Wing Party (déi Lénk) |
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| Pirate Party (Piratepartei) | ||
| Currency | Euro € | |
| Unemployment rate 02/2014 | 7,2% | |
| GDP growth (2013) | 2,1% | |
| Inflation (2014) | 1,0% | |
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| National anthem | Ons Heemecht |
Official links to comprehensive information on Luxembourg:
- Your Gateway to Luxembourg: www.luxembourg.public.lu (in french)
- Official Publications (available in various languages)
- Luxembourg National Tourist Office
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