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Cantons Of Luxembourg
The 12 canton (administrative division), cantons ( ; ; ) of the Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg are subdivisions at the first level of local administrative unit (LAU-1) in the European Union's Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics for Eurostat purposes. They were subdivisions of the three districts of Luxembourg until 2015, when the district level of government was abolished. The cantons are in turn subdivided into 100 communes of Luxembourg, communes (i.e. municipalities). Function Unlike Cantons of Switzerland, in Switzerland and similarly to Cantons of France, France, Luxembourgish cantons have no administrative structure of their own—rather, they are used to delimitate Constituencies of Luxembourg, electoral constituencies and judicial districts. Until 2015, they also served to delimitate Luxembourg's three Districts of Luxembourg, districts. History The origins of the cantons of Luxembourg lie in the decree of 31 August 1795 by the Committee of Public ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canton (administrative Division)
A canton is a type of administrative division of a country. In general, cantons are relatively small in terms of area and population when compared with other administrative divisions such as county, counties, Department (administrative division), departments, or provinces. Internationally, the most politically important cantons are the Cantons of Switzerland, Swiss cantons. As the constituents of the Swiss Confederation, theoretically and historically, they are semi-sovereign states. The term is derived from the French language, French word ''wikt:canton#French, canton'', meaning "corner" or "district" (from which "cantonment" is also derived). In specific countries Cantons exist or previously existed in the following countries: *Cantons of Belgium *Bohol#U.S. intervention and occupation, Cantonal Government of Bohol *Cantons of Bolivia *Cantons of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cantons of Bosnia and Herzegovina: federal units of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redange (canton)
Redange () is a cantons of Luxembourg, canton in the northwest of Luxembourg. Its namesake commune is Redange, officially known as Redange-sur-Attert. It borders the cantons of Wiltz to the north, Diekirch and Mersch to the east, Capellen to the south and Belgium to the west (Luxembourg (Belgium), Province de Luxembourg). Geography The canton lies right on the border of the two main landscapes of Luxembourg. To the north, the landscape is dominated by the Oesling mountain range, which is a part of the greater Ardennes region. This region is characterised by densely forested hills with an average altitude of 400 to 500m above sealevel, with the highest point being ''Napoléonsgaard'' standing at 554m. Furthermore this region shows deep valleys which were carved into the ground by rivers and streams, the Sauer and Wark (river), Wark being the most notable ones. The Upper Sûre Lake, upper Sûre lake reservoir also lies partly within the Canton of Redange, at the border with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nord (Chamber Of Deputies Of Luxembourg Constituency)
North (; ; ) is one of the four multi-member constituencies of the Chamber of Deputies, the national legislature of Luxembourg. The constituency was established in 1919 following the introduction of proportional representation for elections to the Chamber of Deputies. It consists of the cantons of Clervaux, Diekirch, Redange, Vianden and Wiltz. The constituency currently elects nine of the 60 members of the Chamber of Deputies using the open party-list proportional representation electoral system. At the 2023 general election it had 52,922 registered electors. Electoral system North currently elects nine of the 60 members of the Chamber of Deputies using the open party-list proportional representation electoral system. Electors votes for candidates rather than parties and may cast as many votes as the number of deputies to be elected from the constituency. They may vote for an entire party list or individual candidates and may cast up to two votes for an individual candidat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clervaux
Clervaux (; or locally ; ) is a commune and town in northern Luxembourg, situated in the canton of the same name. The town's arms, granted in 1896, show three blackbirds on a gold ground in the chief of a red shield, as a variation of the arms of the former Lords of Clervaux. , the town of Clervaux, which lies in the southwest of the commune, has a population of 1,572. History The city was the site of heavy fighting during World War II, in the December 1944 Battle of Clervaux, part of the "Battle of the Bulge". Population Sights The Family of Man, a famous exhibit of photos collected by Edward Steichen, is on permanent display in Clervaux Castle. The castle also includes the Battle of the Bulge Museum, with an extensive collection of American, German, and Luxembourgish artifacts from World War II, and an exhibition of models of the castles and palaces of Luxembourg. A U.S. Sherman tank that participated in the battle for Clervaux and a German 88 anti-aircraft/anti- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legislative Circonscriptions (Luxembourg)
A legislature (, ) is a deliberative assembly with the legal authority to make laws for a political entity such as a country, nation or city on behalf of the people therein. They are often contrasted with the executive and judicial powers of government. Legislatures can exist at different levels of government–national, state/provincial/regional, local, even supranational (such as the European Parliament). Countries differ as to what extent they grant deliberative assemblies at the subnational law-making power, as opposed to purely administrative responsibilities. Laws enacted by legislatures are usually known as primary legislation. In addition, legislatures may observe and steer governing actions, with authority to amend the budget involved. The members of a legislature are called legislators. In a democracy, legislators are most commonly popularly elected, although indirect election and appointment by the executive are also used, particularly for bicameral legisla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mersch (canton)
Mersch () is a canton in the centre of Luxembourg. It is the only canton, other than Luxembourg, to be entirely surrounded by other cantons, and therefore not to have an international boundary. Administrative divisions Mersch Canton consists of the following ten communes: * Bissen * Colmar-Berg * Fischbach * Heffingen * Helperknapp * Larochette * Lintgen * Lorentzweiler * Mersch * Nommern Mergers * On 1 January 2018 the former communes of Boevange-sur-Attert Boevange-sur-Attert (, ; ; ) is a small town in central Luxembourg, in the Mersch (canton), canton of Mersch. It is situated on the river Attert River, Attert. It had a population of 989 as of 2024. Until 31 December 2017, it was a commune. On 1 J ... and Tuntange were merged to create the commune of Helperknapp. The name "Helperknapp" derives from the name of a hill of the same name located within the commune. Population References Cantons of Luxembourg {{Mersch-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luxembourg (canton)
Luxembourg () is a canton in the south of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Its name, like the name of the Grand Duchy itself, derives from the name of its principal city, Luxembourg (more commonly known as Luxembourg City). It is not to be confused with the former district of Luxembourg, one of three administrative units in Luxembourg abolished in October 2015. It is the only canton, other than Mersch, that is entirely surrounded by other cantons and, therefore, has no international boundary. Administrative divisions Luxembourg Canton consists of the following eleven communes: * Bertrange * Contern * Hesperange * Luxembourg Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a landlocked country in Western Europe. It is bordered by Belgium to the west and north, Germany to the east, and France on the south. Its capital and most populous city, Luxembour ... * Niederanven * Sandweiler * Schuttrange * Steinsel * Strassen * Walferdange * Weiler-la-Tour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esch-sur-Alzette (canton)
Esch-sur-Alzette () is a canton in southwestern Luxembourg. It is both the second most populous and second most densely populated canton after the canton of Luxembourg. It borders Belgium & France. History Like the other cantons of Luxembourg, the canton of Esch dates back to 31 August 1795. However, it was created under the name of the canton of Soleuvre. This term was of short duration since, already on 22 October 1796, a new decree renamed it the canton of Bascharage. Bascharage canton was less spread-out than the current canton of Esch since Leudelange, Pontpierre, Bettembourg and Dudelange belonged to the canton of Hesperange, created to the south of the capital. Bascharage canton, on the other hand, included Marner, which is now in Capellen canton. Subsequently, there was a new disruption of the cantonal borders, which were at the same time administrative and judicial divisions, after a consular decree of 6 March 1802. The number of cantons in the Forêts department ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capellen (canton)
Capellen () is a canton in southwestern Luxembourg. It is named after Capellen, which is not a commune but rather a section of the commune of Mamer. It borders Belgium. Administrative divisions Capellen Canton consists of the following nine communes: * Dippach * Garnich * Habscht * Käerjeng * Kehlen * Koerich * Kopstal * Mamer * Steinfort Mergers * On 1 January 2012 the former communes of Bascharage and Clemency (both from Capellen Canton) were merged to create the commune of Käerjeng. The law creating Käerjeng was passed on 24 May 2011. * On 1 January 2018 the former communes of Hobscheid Hobscheid () is a town in western Luxembourg. It is part of the commune of Habscht, in the canton of Capellen (canton), Capellen, which is part of the district of Luxembourg (district), Luxembourg. As of 2024, it had a population of 1,979. Hobsc ... and Septfontaines (both from Capellen Canton) were merged to create the commune of Habscht. The law creating Habscht was p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Remich (canton)
Remich () is a canton in the south-east of Luxembourg. It borders Germany & France. Administrative divisions The Canton of Remich consists of the following seven communes: * Bous-Waldbredimus * Dalheim * Lenningen * Mondorf-les-Bains * Remich * Schengen * Stadtbredimus Mergers * On 1 January 2012 the former communes of Burmerange and Wellenstein were absorbed into the commune of Schengen. The law expanding Schengen was passed on 30 May 2011. * On 1 September 2023 the communes of Bous and Waldbredimus merged into Bous-Waldbredimus. History The country's subdivision into cantons and administrative communes dates from the decree of the Committee of Public Safety (the French Revolutionary government) of 31 August 1795, barely three months after French forces had taken the Fortress of Luxembourg. At the time, Luxembourg still had its historical borders and comprised a larger territory, before the later Partitions. In other words, the Moselle River did not const ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grevenmacher (canton)
Grevenmacher () is a canton in the east of Luxembourg. The canton's name derives from Grevenmacher, a commune with town status. Neither the canton, town, or commune of Grevenmacher should be confused with the former district of Grevenmacher, one of three administrative units in Luxembourg abolished in October 2015. It borders Germany. Administrative divisions Grevenmacher Canton consists of the following eight communes: * Betzdorf * Biwer * Flaxweiler * Grevenmacher Grevenmacher (; ) is a commune with town status in eastern Luxembourg, near the border with Germany. It gives its name to the canton of Grevenmacher, and, until its abolition in 2015, the district of Grevenmacher. The town is situated on the l ... * Junglinster * Manternach * Mertert * Wormeldange Mergers * On 1 January 1979 the former commune of Rodenbourg (from Grevenmacher Canton) was absorbed into the commune of Junglinster. The law expanding Junglinster was passed on 23 December 1978. Population ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
