Overview of Austria
30/08/2019
Austria is a country of startling contrasts, from the soaring Alps to the verdant swathes of the Danube Valley. This European beauty is noted as much for its historical buildings, awe-inspiring museums and galleries, as for its world-class skiing conditions and breathtaking mountain scenery.
Capital: Vienna
Official language: German, Slovene, Croatian, and Hungarian
Area
- Total 83,872 km2 (115th);
- Water (%) 1.7
Population
- October 2018 estimate Increase 8,857,960 (96th)
- Density 104/km2 (269.4/sq mi) (106th)
Currency: Euro
Drives on the right
Internet TLD: .at
Calling code: +43