Luxembourg

Flag Description Three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and light blue; similar to the flag of the netherlands, which uses a darker blue and is shorter; design was based on the flag of france. Currency The Euro. (€) This image represents a 5 euro banknote. Euro coins have one common side and one national side. They can be used anywhere within the euro area, regardless of the country of issue. There are coins in denominations of €2, €1, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent and 1 cent. The value of one U.S. dollar is equivalent to 0.64 euros. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Western europe, between france and germany. 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. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Moselle River 133 m. The highest point is at Buurgplaatz 559 m.

Nature & Science News

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Small biomass option concern - Small-scale biomass power plants can have bigger enviro-impacts than other renewables, a study says.

Asbestos cancer chemo doubts - Chemotherapy does not help people with asbestos-related cancer, according to UK researchers.

Evolution rolls on for Mars rover - The wheels continue to turn on Europe's billion-euro project to put a robotic rover on the Red Planet's surface.

Mars probe set for risky descent - Scientists prepare for "seven minutes of terror" as the Phoenix spacecraft attempts to land on the surface.

Luxembourg

This is a map of Luxembourg. The map illustrates the location of Luxembourg and its proximity to Diekirch, Mertert, Esch

Other countries on this map include: Belgium / Germany / France

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