Lux5

Location: Landlocked country in Western Europe between Belgium, France and Germany.

Time: GMT + 1 Hour

Language: Three official languages; French, German and Luxembourgish.

Climate: Modified Continental climate; mild winters and cool summers.

Area: 2,586 sq.km.

Population: 491,775 Religion: Luxembourg is a secular country but estimates have Roman Catholicism as the primary religion.

Electricity: 230 volts at 50hz

Telephone code: 00352

Currency: The Euro.

Passport/visa requirements: Holders of a valid United Kingdom passport can stay for up to three months without a visa. National airline: Luxair (www.luxair.lu)

Airports: Findel airport is Luxembourg’s only international airport. Flight time: Approximately 1 hour 15 mins.

Public Holidays- 2009

New Year’s Day- 1 January

Carnival- 23 February

Good Friday- 10 April

Easter Sunday- 13 April

May Day- 1 May

Ascension Day- 21 May

Whit Monday- 1 June

National Day- 23 June

Assumption Day- 15 August

Luxembourg City Fete- 31 August

All Saints Day- 1 November

All Souls Day- 2 November

Christmas Day- 25 December

St Stephens Day/Boxing Day- 26

December UK Tourist Office details: Luxembourg Tourist Office- Sicilian House, Sicilian Avenue, London, WC1A 2QR, Tel: 020 7434 2800