Country Details

Description: Famous as the birthplace of two of the world's greatest composers (Beethoven and Mozart) it's about the size of the U.S. State of Maine. It has a strong agriculture base and remains a favorite of tourists for its Alpine skiing venues.

Quick Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Austria

Capital City Vienna

Major Cities here

Bordering Countries here

Flag here

Climate Varies greatly due to mountains but winters are generally cold with snow and rain, and summers are cool

Languages German (official)

Latitude/Longitude 47° 20'N, 13° 20'E

Official Currency:
the Euro
effective 01/01/02, details (here)

Religions Catholic, Protestant

Population 8,112,000

Land Area 82,730 sq km (31,942 sq miles)

Landforms Mountains cover most of the country with the Alps and foothills covering the western and southern states, while the eastern part (including Vienna) are in the Danube River Valley

Land Divisions 9 states
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Maps

European Continent here

European Continent provided by University of Texas,
here

Austria Outline Map here

Austria Map, CIA version here

Austria/German State's Map here

Questions

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Suggested Links

Austria web site here!

Austria Information Page here!

Weather in Vienna here!

Time and Date in Vienna
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