Austria is a country in Central Europe, Europe with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Austria that most people don't know.
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.
Austria gave the world Mozart, Beethoven's adopted home, Freud and Schubert.
Vienna's coffee house culture is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Austria was the first country to use a postcard (1869).
The Habsburg dynasty ruled Austria for over 600 years.
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.
Austria is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
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
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.
The capital of Austria is Vienna.
Austria has a population of approximately 9.1M.
The official language of Austria is German.
Austria gained independence in 1955.
Austria uses the Euro (€).