Welcome!

Hello everyone! Welcome to Luxembourg:blog version (aka better version). Learn everything there is to know about Luxembourg but actually have fun while you do it!

Landforms

For the most part, Luxembourg is flat except for the Oesling, rigid, unproductive plateau in the north with bad soil, and the Arennes, low mountains along the northern border.

Climates

Luxembourg has a more modified continental climate. Luxembourg often has mild winters and cool summers. Luxembourg is one of the few countries apart of Europe that is not located along the coast.

Ecosystems

Mid-latitude decidious forest

Natural Resources

Because of how small Luxembourg is, there are not many natural resources aside from sunlight and hydroelectric power from the many rivers.

Human Environment Interactions

Since Luxembourg is very small, the people need to maximize space as much as possible. The people of Luxembourg meet their needs by building roads and houses to meet travle and basic necessities. Luxembourgians also cut down trees to make more room for roads and buildings. Recently landfills have been established.

Buildings such as this one, are commonly found all over Luxembourg

Political Borders

Luxembourg is (obviously) very small, and shares its borders with Belgium, Germany, and France. In the 1800's, Luxembourg was raised to the rank of Grand Duchy by the congress of Vienna  and became the personal property of the King of Netherlands, William I. When the Grand Duchy was passed to the elder branch of the House of Nassau in 1890, Luxembourg became its own dynasty and has remained that way ever since.

Culture

Luxembourg main religion is Roman Catholic. In Luxembourg many languages are spoken, the national language is Luxembourgish. French, German, and English are widely spoken. The food in Luxembourg is influenced by the two neighboring countries France and Germany. Some examples are Luxembourg Ham and Omelet souffle au kirsch.

Ardennes Mountains

Demographics

The Birthrate in Luxembourg is 11.7 The death rate in Luxembourg is 8.5 The Infant Mortality Rate in Luxembourg is 4.39 Literacy rate in Luxembourg is 100%

Government Systems

Luxembourg has a constitutional monarchy (which means they have a queen and king, but the country is governed by the constitution) The constitution was established on October 17th, 1886. Luxembourg has a council of government (which is also called the cabinet.) The prime minister plays as the head of the cabinet.

Economic Activities

Since there are few resources, most economic activities include manufacturing and trade, but Luxembourg still has one of the highest levels of development in Europe due to their stable economy.

Current Issues

Since Luxembourg is small, with a relatively big population the country has began to develop air and water pollution in the urban areas. Also soil pollution has slowly developed in the farmland areas.