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Austria

History

The name Ostarrichi was first recorded, the origin of Austria.
The Privilegium Minus raised the March of Austria to a duchy under the Babenbergs.
Austria was recognised as an archduchy under the Habsburgs.
Austria became its own circle within the Holy Roman Empire.
Austria was reorganized as an empire, expanding monarchical authority and status.
The Compromise created the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary.
The First Republic was founded after the collapse of Austria-Hungary.
The Federal State of Austria replaced parliament with corporatist authoritarian rule.
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CapitalVienna
Population9.2M
Area83,871 km2
Currencyeuro

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RegionCentral Europe
LanguageGerman
Time zoneCET / CEST
Drives onRight

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