Austria
An Alpine republic in the heart of Europe that gave the world Mozart, the waltz and the coffee house. Austria turns mountains and music into a way of life.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three equal horizontal bands of red, white and red - one of the world's oldest designs. Legend traces it to Duke Leopold V's tunic, soaked red with blood in battle except for a white strip beneath his belt.
Austria FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Vienna |
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| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 8,979,894 |
| Area | 83,879 km² |
| Population density | 107 /km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) € |
| Official languages | Austrian Sign Language, German |
| Calling code | +43 |
| Internet TLD | .at |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | AT / AUT |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- The composers Mozart, Haydn and Schubert were all born here, and Beethoven made Vienna his home.
- The Alps cover roughly two-thirds of the country.
- Vienna has repeatedly been ranked among the world's most liveable cities.
- The croissant traces its ancestry to the Viennese kipferl pastry.
Austria FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Austria?
The capital of Austria is Vienna.
What is the population of Austria?
Austria has a population of about 8,979,894.
What currency does Austria use?
Austria uses the Euro (EUR).
What languages are spoken in Austria?
The official languages of Austria are Austrian Sign Language, German.
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