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'''Lucerne''' is a small island situated off the northern coast of [[North Antarctica]]. The island is a dependency of [[Mercury]].

{{subdivision |
image_flag = Lucerne flag big.png|
subdivision = Lucerne |
status = Dependency |
capital = [[Lucerne (city)|Lucerne]] |
largecity = Lucerne |
title = Governor |
leader = The Hon. Dr. Trevor Hopkins |
government = Lucerne Council |
language = English |
religion = ''None'' |
}}

==History==
The dependency of Lucerne was founded in mid-2012 by Mercurian traders wanting to set up trading links with [[North Antarctica]].

==Politics==
Lucerne elects a 40 member Lucerne Council, which sends two members, a Governor and Deputy Governor, to the [[Mercury Parliament]].

==Geography==
The island is located just off the northern coast of [[North Antarctica]], inside the southern ice sheet. The city of [[Lucerne (city)|Lucerne]] is located towards the north of the island. Three other small towns are in the south, [[Charon, Lucerne|Charon]], [[Nix, Lucerne|Nix]] and [[Hydra, Lucerne|Hydra]].

==Transport==
Lucerne connects to [[North Antarctica]] via the [[Lucerne Airport]]. Only two planes a day travel to and from the island. More frequently is the [[Charon Hovercraft]], which runs every half an hour from [[Charon, Lucerne|Charon]] on the south of the island.

==Culture==
Lucerne's culture is mainly based on social gatherings after market trading is finished. Some citizens enjoy playing football, with the island having two clubs.

[[Category:Lucerne]] [[Category:Mercury]]