Luxembourg Government

The politics of Luxembourg take place in the context of parliamentary representative democracy. It has a hereditary, yet constitutional monarchical system with a multi-party democracy. It is the only state in the world to have a Grand Duchy. The grand duke is a monarch position that is passed on through the Nassau family. The Grand Duke or Grand Duchess appoints the prime and deputy prime minister who are in charge of the affairs of the government and the judges who administer justice.

Elections in Luxembourg are held every five years for several positions including communal representatives, representatives of international institutions, and representatives at the national level. Six members are elected to represent Luxembourg in the European Parliament. The elected members become either members of the Chamber of Deputies or members of the National Legislature, depending on the posts they vied for.

Chamber of Deputies is a unicameral national legislative house of Luxembourg. The sessions of the Chamber of Deputies are held in the Hôtel de la Chambre, or the Hall of the Chamber of Deputies which is situated in Krautmaart, or the Herb Market in English. After building it, it served as the Grand Ducal Palace. It underwent great renovations in 1891, giving it its current neo-Renaissance look The Berg Castle, or also referred to as Colmar-Berg is the main residence of the Grand Duke. The palace is located in Colmar-Berg, a town in Central Luxembourg.

Active political parties in Luxembourg include the Alternative Democratic Reform Party, the Christian Social People's Party, the Democratic Party, and the Greens.

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Capital	Luxembourg
Languages	Luxembourgish (official administrative and judicial language and national language (spoken vernacular)) 88.8%, French (official administrative, judicial, and legislative language) 4.2%, Portuguese 2.3%, German (official administrative and judicial language) 1.1%, other 3.5% (2011 est.)
Ethnic Groups	Luxembourger 53.3%, Portuguese 16.2%, French 7.2%, Italian 3.5%, Belgian 3.4%, German 2.2%, British 1.1%, other 13.2%
Religion	Roman Catholic 87%, other (includes Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim) 13% (2000)
Government	Constitutional monarchy
Independance	1839 (from the Netherlands)
Area	2,586.00 km²
Land Area	2,586.00 km²
Population	582,291.00 Most people live in the south, on or near the border with France
Location	Western Europe, between France and Germany
No. Bordering Countries	3
Bordering Countries	Belgium 130 km, France 69 km, Germany 128 km
GDP(PPP)	$58,740,000,000.00 (USD)
GDP (Per Capita)	$102,000.00 (USD)
Export Partners	Its major export partners are Germany, Belgium, and France.
Export Commodities	Its main exports are machinery and equipment, steel products, and chemicals.
Import Partners	Its major import partners are Belgium, Germany, and China.
Import Commodities	Its major imports include commercial aircraft, minerals, chemicals, and metals.
Climate	Modified continental with mild winters, cool summers
Terrain	Mostly gently rolling uplands with broad, shallow valleys; uplands to slightly mountainous in the north; steep slope down to Moselle flood plain in the southeast
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