nassau weilburg is extinct? i don't think so... there are many royals in luxembourg's royal family that belong to that house. in fact, grand duke henri is named henri of nassau weilburg.Charles said:Nassau-Weilburg is effectively extinct... The current Grand Ducal Family members are agnates of the House of Bourbon of the Parma line.
Am I the only one who thinks they should be Bourbon-Nassau?
Luxembourg has the highest income per capita of anywhere in the world, so I suppose the quality of life is rather good.Athena said:What is the quality of life like in Luxembourg and does anyone know if many expats from other countries live there?
Luxemboug is one of three European cities holding the "organs of the EC" (the other two being Brussels and Strasbourg). Hence, there is alot of high powered people in Lux and travelling to and fro. Luxembourg is also the headquarters of the biggest steel concern in Europe if not the world (Arcor?/Arbed), the biggest airfreight concern (Cargo-Lux) and one of the bigger charter air concerns (Luxair). So, I imagine a lot of expats.Athena said:what a beautiful country; however, I was wondering is it a big spot for tourists? What is the quality of life like in Luxembourg and does anyone know if many expats from other countries live there?
I too have read that Luxembourg has a 100% literacy rate. Is this even possible? If this is true, the country is saying that not one person in Luxembourg has been born with a learning disability. What level of literacy must you achieve to qualify?gaggleofcrazypeople said:There is a literacy rate there of 100%.
No you are not alone. I would second that notion!Originally posted by Charles@Jun 18th, 2004 - 8:06 pm
Nassau-Weilburg is effectively extinct... The current Grand Ducal Family members are agnates of the House of Bourbon of the Parma line.
Am I the only one who thinks they should be Bourbon-Nassau?
Thank You !Originally posted by carlota@Jun 23rd, 2004 - 3:40 am
about luxembourg's national day:
22-23 June 2004
Towards the end of June the Grand Duchy celebrates its National Day. Rather like New Year's Eve, the National Day party is held the night before (22 June). The capital is hopping and a traditional torchlight parade takes place after sundown in the city centre, while spectacular fireworks are set off from the bridge over the Petrusse Valley.
Crowds stake out viewing spots anywhere in the city centre, in the valley, or near the bridge. There's music too, with rock, pop, and other bands performing until late in the city's two main squares, the Knuedler (Place Guillaume) and the Place d'Armes, and plenty of opportunities to spend spare change on sausages, beers, soft drinks, neon-light necklaces and other party fare.
While the capital hosts the biggest party, there are National Day celebrations and torchlight parades in other towns too, including Beaufort, Dudelange, Erpeldange, Ettelbruck, Hosingen, Mersch, Reisdorf, Schifflange, Tetange and Wiltz, while at least three other towns - Diekirch, Esch-sur-Alzette and Kayl - have their own fireworks.
National Day, 23 June, is a far more solemn event, with a Te Deum sung in the cathedral, a canonade and a military parade.
Originally posted by gaggleofcrazypeople@Jun 22nd, 2004 - 4:11 pm
For women its only estimated that the literacy rate is 100%
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about luxembourg's national day:
22-23 June 2004
Towards the end of June the Grand Duchy celebrates its National Day. Rather like New Year's Eve, the National Day party is held the night before (22 June). The capital is hopping and a traditional torchlight parade takes place after sundown in the city centre, while spectacular fireworks are set off from the bridge over the Petrusse Valley.
Crowds stake out viewing spots anywhere in the city centre, in the valley, or near the bridge. There's music too, with rock, pop, and other bands performing until late in the city's two main squares, the Knuedler (Place Guillaume) and the Place d'Armes, and plenty of opportunities to spend spare change on sausages, beers, soft drinks, neon-light necklaces and other party fare.
While the capital hosts the biggest party, there are National Day celebrations and torchlight parades in other towns too, including Beaufort, Dudelange, Erpeldange, Ettelbruck, Hosingen, Mersch, Reisdorf, Schifflange, Tetange and Wiltz, while at least three other towns - Diekirch, Esch-sur-Alzette and Kayl - have their own fireworks.
National Day, 23 June, is a far more solemn event, with a Te Deum sung in the cathedral, a canonade and a military parade.