The Grand Ducjy of Luxembourg is a small country in western Europe. It has a total area of 2, 586 km2. The climate is modified continental with mild winters and cool summers. The terrain is comprised mostly of gently rolling uplands with broad, shallow valleys; with uplands to slightly mountainous terrain in the north; and a steep slope down to the Moselle flood-plain in the south-east. Natural resources are iron ore which is no longer exploited. The religion is 97% Roman Catholic, 3% Protestant and Jewish. The official language is Letzeburgish (Luxembourgish) with German, French and English also spoken. The House of Luxembourg was founded in 1060 by CountConrad and became a Duchy in 1354 and was ruled by various Eurpean powers until it became independent in 1848. Research Luxembourg
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