http://www.austria.info about Austria au http://www.austria.info/au/home/government-people-1161201.html Austria is a federal republic state with a parliamentary democracy, consisting of 9 independent federal regions. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/home/government-people-1161201.html http://www.austria.info/au/about-austria/history-1161203.html Like most European countries, Austria looks back on a very eventful history. Yet there are some elements of the Austrian character that haven’t changed much over the centuries: the partiality for indulgence, beauty, and cultivation has always been a driving force in the country’s past and present... Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/about-austria/history-1161203.html http://www.austria.info/au/about-austria/climate-1161205.html Austria is located in a temperate climatic zone with a Central European climate influenced by the Atlantic climate. The four seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter) each have typical temperature and climatic characters. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/about-austria/climate-1161205.html http://www.austria.info/au/about-austria/fauna-and-flora-1161208.html Austria's topographic diversity accounts for a great variety of flora and fauna, including endemic species that are under protection. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/about-austria/fauna-and-flora-1161208.html http://www.austria.info/au/about-austria/trade-industry-1161211.html Austria has a strong economy with machinery, metallurgical products and textiles being of particular importance. The country's most important industry, however is tourism. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:47:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/about-austria/trade-industry-1161211.html http://www.austria.info/au/about-austria/famous-austrians-1161213.html Who hasn't heard of Arnold Schwarzenegger or Wolfgang Puck? How about Charles Bludorn or Hedy Lamarr? They all have left their mark in politics, art, science, etc. Find out which famous personalities originated from the country in the heart of Europe ... Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:52:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/about-austria/famous-austrians-1161213.html