These slides are all about Luxembourg.

1. Luxembourg is a tiny European country,
bordered by Belgium, France and
Germany. It’s mostly rural, with dense
Ardennes forest and nature parks in the
north, and the Moselle river valley in the
southeast. The rocky gorges of the
eastern Mullerthal region earned it the
nickname “Little Switzerland.” Its capital,
Luxembourg City, is famed for its fortified
medieval old town perched on sheer cliffs.

2. Official name: Grand Duche de Luxembourg
(Grand Duchy of Luxembourg)
Area: 2,586 sq km
Population: 543,202 (2013)
Capital: Luxembourg City
Currency: Euro
LANGUAGES: Luxembourgian, French and German
RELIGIONS: Roman Catholic
ETHNIC GROUP: Luxembourg

3. Luxembourg's natural resources are far from
abundant. In addition to its agriculture not
being particularly prosperous, its once
copious iron ore deposits had been
exhausted by the 1980s. With the exception
of water and timber, there are no energy
resources. Apr 1, 2014
Luxembourg's Natural
Resources

4. CLIMATE
Luxembourg's climate is temperate and mild. Summers are
generally cool, with a mean temperature of about 17°c (63°f);
winters are seldom severe, average temperature being about 0°c
(32°f). The high peaks of the Ardennes in the north shelter the
country from rigorous north winds, and the prevailing north
westerly winds have a cooling effect. Rainfall is plentiful in the
extreme southwest; precipitation throughout the country
averages about 75 cm (30 in) annually.

5. Landmark's
1. Vianden Castle
It is one of the largest and most beautiful feudal
residences of the romanesque and gothic periods in
Europe. Perched on a rocky promontory over the
nearby town of Vianden and the River Our below is
the Chateau de Vianden, one of the largest fortified
castles west of the Rhine. The origins of the castle
date back to the 10th century, while the current
Romanesque building was built between the 11th –
14th centuries, with gothic transformations and
trimmings added over the centuries. While the castle
was allowed to fall into ruins after the 17th century,
it remains a popular tourist attraction in
Luxembourg.

6. 2. The Casemates
The Bock Casemates are part of
Luxembourg City's Old
Fortifications and an excellent
example of military architecture
spanning several centuries. The
Old Fortifications are the only
UNESCO World Heritage site in
the country and quite stunning
when taken in context of the
surrounding valley and its history.

7. 3. Grand Ducal Palace
The Grand Ducal Palace was built between 1572 and
1574. The Grand ducal palace, located in the centre
of Luxembourg City, is a major tourist attraction and
representative residence of the Grand Duke. It is a
perfect example of Spanish Renaissance architecture.
Throughout the year, you can also watch the
renowned Luxembourg military perform ceremonial
duties on the grounds. From July 15th to September
2nd, parts of the interior are open to the public.