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DIVING LUXEMBOURG INTRODUCTION

COUNTRY INFORMATION


Official name

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg


Capital

Luxembourg


Coordinates

49°45’ N, 6°10’ E


Location

Luxembourg is located in Western Europe and shares borders with Belgium on the west, France on the south and Germany on the east.


Area

Total area: 2 586 sq km
Land area: 2 586 sq km
Water area: 0 sq km


Land boundaries

359 km


Coastline

0 km


Administrative division

Luxembourg is divided into 3 districts.


Political system

Luxembourg is a constitutional monarchy. Grand Duke is the chief of state. Monarchy is hereditary. Prime Minister, the head of government, is appointed by the monarch (usually the leader of the majority party). Parliament – Chamber of Deputies (Chambre des Deputes), is unicameral and has 60 members.


Population

491 775


Ethnic groups

Luxembourger 63%, Portuguese 13%, French 4%, Italian 4%, German 2%, other 14%


Religions

Roman Catholic 87%, other 13%