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Austria at a Glance

Landscape of the Waldviertel (Wood Quarter) © Österreich Werbung/Trumler

© Österreich Werbung/Trumler

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 35,710. Austria uses the metric system and is on Central European Time.

Compass © ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA
Geography Information about topography, climate, raw materials and more...
Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel © Österreich Werbung/Mayer
History A brief overview of Austria's history.
Boy in traditional dress (Tracht) © photocase.com/prusiker
Population Population structure and other statistics.
Austrian Flag © photocase.com/Dragon30
Political System Government, Parliament, Constitution and other information about the political system.   
Pile of coins © photocase.com/***DJ***
Economic System The Austrian economic model and the distinctiveness of the Social Partnership.
Open book with fountain pen © photocase.com/mediababe
Legal System Basis of the Austrian Legal System. 
Newspapers © photocase.com/mal
Media Print media, Radio and Televison Broadcasters in Austria.
Straße bei Nacht © photocase.com/bluerapide
Transport Information about transport and traffic in Austria. 
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