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| | Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Luxembourg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) |
 | | The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a small, landlocked state in the north-west of continental Europe, bordered by France, Germany and Belgium. |
 | | The king of the Netherlands remained head of state until 1890, when Luxembourg gained a grand duke of its own. |
 | | A second body, the "Conseil d'État" (Council of State), composed of 21 ordinary citizens appointed by the Grand Duke, advises the Chamber of Deputies in the drafting of legislation. |
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