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Austria

Austria belongs to Europe. The capital city is Vienna.

CapitalVienna
LanguageGerman
Currencyeuro
Population9.2M

Key Facts

RegionCentral Europe
GovernmentFederal parliamentary republic
Independence1955
Area83,871 km2
Population density109/km2
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Calling code+43
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.916
Safety index
72.4
Internet access
93%
Life expectancy
82.1

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Grossglockner3,798 m
Wildspitze3,768 m
Weissseespitze3,738 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity62%
  • No religion28%
  • Islam8%
  • Other2%

Why Visit

Imperial ViennaSchönbrunn Palace, Ringstrasse and world-class opera tradition.
Alpine SkiingInnsbruck, St. Anton and Kitzbühel are iconic winter sports destinations.
Classical MusicBirthplace of Mozart, Schubert and Brahms with year-round festivals.
SalzburgUNESCO old town, Hohensalzburg fortress and Sound of Music scenery.
HallstattLakeside village voted the most picturesque in the world.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Vienna
1.9M
Graz
316k
Linz
206k

Climate Overview

-1CJan avg.
20CJul avg.
730 mmYearly rainfall
Continental / AlpineClimate

Other Quick Info

Currencyeuro
Official languageGerman
National day26 October
Electricity230V, Type C/F