Geography
Area: 2,586 sq. km. (999 sq. mi.; about half the size of Rhode Island).
Cities: Capital--Luxembourg (pop.81,800). Other cities-EschAlzette, Dudelange, Differdange.
Terrain: Continuation of Belgian Ardennes in the north, heavily forested and slightly mountainous; extension of French Lorraine plateau in the south, with open, rolling countryside.
Climate: Cool, temperate, rainy; like the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
People
Nationality: Noun--Luxembourger(s). Adjective--Luxembourg.
Population (2004 est.): 451,600.
Annual growth rate: 1.28%.
Ethnic groups: Celtic base with French and German blend; also guest workers from Portugal, Italy, France, and other European countries.
Religion: Historically Roman Catholic. Luxembourg law forbids the collection of data on religious practices.…
