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🇦🇹 Austria Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Austria is a country in Central Europe, Europe. It covers a total area of 83,871 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 8 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Europe
geographical region
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Region
Central Europe
sub-region
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Total Area
83,871 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
109/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
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Independence
1955
established
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Climate
Alpine, cold winters, warm summers
general type

Location and Position

Austria is situated in Central Europe, within the broader continent of Europe. As a landlocked country, Austria has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Austria covers a total area of 83,871 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 9.1M across this area, the population density is 109/km². The capital city is Vienna.

Climate

The climate of Austria is alpine, cold winters, warm summers. The best time to visit is generally June–September, December–February (skiing), when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Austria

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Germany
Berlin
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Czech Republic
Prague
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Slovakia
Bratislava
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Hungary
Budapest
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Slovenia
Ljubljana
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Italy
Rome
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Switzerland
Bern
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Liechtenstein
Vaduz

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Austria located?

Austria is located in Central Europe, Europe. The capital city is Vienna.

How large is Austria?

Austria has a total area of 83,871 km² with a population density of 109/km².

What countries border Austria?

Austria shares land borders with: Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein.

What is the climate of Austria?

The climate of Austria is Alpine, cold winters, warm summers. The best time to visit is June–September, December–February (skiing).

What timezone is Austria in?

Austria observes UTC+1/2 timezone.

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