Central Europe, north of Italy and Slovenia.
Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Nazi Germany ...
Longitude: 13.3333
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Austria:
6,993.478 km
Terrain:
Mostly mountains (Alps) in the west and south; mostly flat or gently sloping along the eastern and northern margins.
Natural Resources:
Oil, coal, lignite, timber, iron ore, copper, zinc, antimony, magnesite, tungsten, graphite, salt, hydropower.
Industries:
Construction, machinery, vehicles and parts, food, metals, chemicals, lumber and paper, electronics, tourism.
Population: 8,967,982
The northern and eastern portions of the country are more densely populated; nearly two-thirds of the populace lives in urban areas.
Area: 83,871 km2
about the size of South Carolina; slightly more than two-thirds the size of Pennsylvania
Landlocked; strategic location at the crossroads of central Europe with many easily traversable Alpine passes and valleys; major river is the Danube; population is concentrated on eastern lowlands because of steep slopes, poor soils, and low temperatures elsewhere.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| de | German |
German (official nationwide) 88.6%, Turkish 2.3%, Serbian 2.2%, Croatian (official in Burgenland) 1.6%, other (includes Slovene, official in southern Carinthia, and Hungarian, official in Burgenland) 5.3% (2001 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Vienna
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:40 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Austria
You're in for a treat! Austria is a fascinating place to explore, especially from April to October, December to March. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful alpine landscapes
- Vibrant cities with modern attractions
- High cost of living and travel
- Cold and harsh winters
- Crowded during peak tourist season
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Austrian cuisine features meat, potatoes, and pastries.
- Popular dishes include Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte.
- Apfelstrudel is a widely enjoyed dessert.
- Visit the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna
- Explore the Hallstatt village
- Ski in the Austrian Alps
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