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Information about the Kanton Luzern

General Information:

Short Term: LU

State Capital: Luzern City ("Stadt Luzern")

Member of the Swiss Federation since: 1332

Administrative language: German

Size: 1493 km²

Remarks:

• Located in the center of Switzerland.
• Hosts the world famous chapel bridge ("Kapellbrücke") and the Glacier Garden with the famous Lion Monument.
• Administration of the canton Luzern.
• Tourist Board (Verkehrsverein).
• Hosts the Swiss Transport Museum ("Verkehrshaus der Schweiz") featuring the one and only IMAX theater in Switzerland.
• Die Wappen des Standes, der Ämter, Gemeinden und der bisherigen Bundesräte, Bundesrichter, Schultheissen und Stadtpräsidenten.

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