Austria
is a small central European Nation and a former constituent of
the Austro-Hungarian Empire that disintegrated following the end
of the 1st World War and victory by the Allied Nations. The Country
is landlocked and is situated to the West of Germany, North of
Italy. The Country has an estimated population of 8.2 Million People
and covers an area of approximately 83,871 Square Km.
Vienna is the Capital and largest City in Austria
though the Country has a number of other prominent Cities such
as; Salzburg, Innsbruck and Eisenstadt.
Tourism in Austria:
Austria has a thriving tourism industry which
attracts many locals and foreign visitors to its picturesque
landscapes which include rivers, snowcapped mountain tops and
centuries of history and culture. Austrian Winter Resorts are
popular for skiers and holidaymakers. Many ski zones in the
Country experience firm snow cover at most times of the year
here.
Government:
Austria is a thriving democratic nation with
a federal republic system. The Country is divided into the
nine states of; Burgenland, Carinthia. Lower Austria, Upper
Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol, Vorarlberg and Vienna. Austria
is a member of the European Union having joined it in 1995.
Economy:
Austria has some of the best living standards
in Europe, with a thriving economy that features; agriculture,
automobiles, tourism, timber processing, paper products, food
and construction.
Religion:
A large majority of Austrians are Christians
with the main denominations in the Country being; Roman Catholic
and Protestant. Islam is also practiced by a few here.
Language:
German is the official language in Austria though
Hungarian, Croatian and Slovene are also widely spoken.