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Quick and accurate information about economic data, the global role and the international commitment of Austria: These facts and figures provide you with an overview of the country and its economy.

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Austria at a Glance Austria has a population of around 8 million and an area of 83,871 km². The capital city of the parliamentary republic is Vienna, the official language is German. Austria is part of the Euro zone and the GDP per capita is EUR 33,810. Austria uses the metric system and is on Central European Time.

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Economy Here you can find out the important points about the Austrian economy. This collection of economic data and facts provides a basis for getting to know Austria as an economic partner.

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International Relations Austria is not only a member of many international organisations, it also hosts their headquarters. This underlines the importance of Austria and Vienna with regard to international relations.

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Development Co-operation Austria's development politics are an integral part of a foreign policy focused on security and stability. Poverty, violence and environmental destruction do not stop at a country's borders. Water and electricity supplies are the basics for any progress, education opens up new perspectives and building up democratic structures brings about stability.

Last modified: 18. January 2012