Austria
Austria is a country in Central Europe, Europe. Its capital is Vienna, with a population of approximately 9.1M and a total area of 83,871 km². The official language is German and the currency is the Euro (€).
📊 Quick Facts about Austria
Austria covers an area of 83,871 km² with a population density of 109/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $471B ($51,800 per capita) and gained independence in 1955. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
Vienna is the world capital of classical music, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms and Strauss all lived here. The city's coffeehouse culture is UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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🏛 Must-See Places in Austria
A 1,441-room Baroque imperial palace with stunning gardens, UNESCO listed
One of the world's leading opera houses, opened in 1869
A fairy-tale lakeside village so beautiful China built a full replica of it
The Habsburg imperial palace complex at the heart of Vienna for 600 years
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What is the capital of Austria?
The capital of Austria is Vienna.
What continent is Austria in?
Austria is located in Europe, in the Central Europe region.
What currency does Austria use?
Austria uses the Euro (€). The international calling code is +43.
What is the GDP of Austria?
Austria has a GDP of $471B, with a GDP per capita of $51,800.
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