Luxembourginto districts, which are headed by the commissioner. Thedistricts are divided into cantons, and these are divided intocommunes, which are headed by elected officials. The monarch presently in charge is Grand Duke Jean, who hasbeen in power since 1964. Jacques Santer has been the Premier ofLuxembourg since 1984. The monarch's term is for life or until he or she stepsdown. The Premier, appointed by the monarch, stays in leadershipas long as he has the support of a majority of parliamentmembers. The parliament members are elected by the people forfive-year terms. Religion Ninety-five percent of Luxembourg is Catholic, althoughthere are some Protestants and Jews. Although there is no information about missionary activityin Luxembourg, freedom of religion has always been a traditionthere. Other Interesting Information Even though Luxembourg is an extremely small country, theyhave managed to stay independant. In fact, the National Motto istranslated: "We want to remain what we are". The Luxembourg-based Bank of Credit and CommerceInternational, in 1990, pleaded guilty to charges of moneylaundering from drug trafficking. What I Found Most Interesting I discovered that such a small country as Luxembourg couldhave so much history and stay independant for over 1,000 years. GLOSSARY Ardennes: The name for the mountainous region ofLuxembourg. Bon Pays: French for "good land", it refers to the fertilefarmland in the southern region of Luxembourg. Expressionist Painter: An artist that paints in a stylemade popular after World War I, in which the paintingexpresses emotion, instead of just showing ascene. Hereditary: Passed on to the offspring. Monarchy: A government run by a monarch, such as a king,queen or other ruler. ...
