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Austria

Geography

Austria is largely mountainous country due to the Alps. Most of the country is high, only 32% of Austria is below 500 metres. The Alps consists of three parts: Norhtern Calcareous Alps, Central Alps and Southern Calcareous Alps. The Central Alps runs from Tyrol to Lower Austria, the Northern Calcareous Alps runs from Voralrberg towards Vienna. River Danube and River Salzach are the main rivers of Austria.

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General information

Official name
Republic of Austria

Geographic Location
Central Europe

Capital and largest city
Vienna

Largest cities
Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg

Area
83.858 sq km

Population
8 Million

Time Zone
GMT + 1
GMT + 2 Summer time

Currency
Euro

Official language
German, English

Neighbouring countries
Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland

Highest mountain
Grossglockner (3,798m)

Lowest point
Lake Neusidler (115 m)

Longest river
Danube River

Landing place
Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg

Electricity
220 volts AC, 50Hz

Ethnic groups
Austrians,
minorities of Slovenian, Hungarian, Croatian and other

Religion
Roman Catholic 78%, Protestant 5%, Muslim and other 17%