Area: approx. 84.000 km²

Austria shares its borders with 8 neighbouring countries: Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany

Population: 9 million

Capital City: Vienna (Wien)

Provinces: 9 – Vienna (Wien), Lower Austria (Niederösterreich), Burgenland, Styria (Steiermark), Carinthia (Kärnten), Salzburg, Upper Austria (Oberösterreich), Tyrol (Tirol), Vorarlberg

Languages: German (95.5%), six autochthonous ethnic groups. English is the leading second language in the educational system and thus widely understood and spoken.

Topography: Austria’s landscapes range from the peaks of the Alps to hills and plains. Austria’s highest mountain is the Grossglockner (3,798 m); its longest river is the Danube.

Climate: Austria has a Central European climate with distinct seasons. The temperature in the summer may exceed 35°C and sometimes fall as far as -15°C during the winter. 

Economy: Agriculture includes pastoral farming in the high Alps, a very important forestry industry, cattle ranching, as well as intensive crop, orchard and vineyard cultivation in the valleys. Austria is also a high-tech country which is successful in many different industries (i.e. the paper, chemical, textile and electronic industry). Another focus is on tourism and services. In summer and winter Austria is a popular holiday destination. 

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