Austria is a federal republic state with a parliamentary democracy, consisting of 9 independent federal regions.
Find out more about Government & PeopleAustria 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.
Find out more about Austria's historyAustria 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.
Find out more on Climate in AustriaAustria's topographic diversity accounts for a great variety of flora and fauna, including endemic species that are under protection.
Find out more about Flora & FaunaAustria has a strong economy with machinery, metallurgical products and textiles being of particular importance. The country's most important industry, however is tourism.
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