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Austria from A to Z: Facts, figures and information about people, history, culture, landscape, lakes, rivers, animals, plants, weather and climate.

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    Famous Austrians

    Famous Austrians

    Who doesn't know them, Austria's 'great' sons and daughters? They have left their mark all across the centuries in politics, art, science and sport. Find out which famous personalities originated from the country at the heart of Europe, or chose it as the center of their life and creative work.

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    Parliament in Vienna

    Government & People

    Austria is a federal republic state with a parliamentary democracy. Find out more about its government and people.

    The State of Austria
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    Museum of Fine Arts © Österreich Werbung/ Diejun

    History

    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 have always been driving forces in the country’s past and present.

    More about Austria's History
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    Austrian Weather and Climate

    Austria is located in a temperate climatic zone with a Central European climate influenced by the Atlantic climate. The four seasons all have typical temperatures and climatic characters.

    Climatic Regions and Today's Weather
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    Sunflower Fields © Österreich Werbung / H.Wiesenhofer

    Fauna and Flora

    Austria's topographic diversity accounts for a great variety of wildlife, including endemic species that are under preservation. It has a predominantly Central European fauna and is one of Europe's most heavily wooded countries.

    All Creatures Great and Small
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    UNO-City in Vienna

    Trade & Industry

    Austria has a strong economy with machinery, metallurgical products and textiles being of particular importance. The country's most important industry, however, is tourism.

    A Roaring Trade
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    iAustria Mag App © Österreich Werbung

    iAustria Mag

    The interactive travel magazine for your iPad, featuring impressions, reports and recommendations from the Austrian National Tourist Office for your holiday in Austria.

    Discover Austria by iPad
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    Stephansdom Vienna © Österreich Werbung / Wiesenhofer

    Cityscape

    Fall for Vienna's Imperial palaces, opulent Jugendstil cafés and the MuseumQuartier's cultural riches. Mozart runs through Salzburg's baroque veins. Peer above red-tiled rooftops and gables in Graz's Old Town, up to pointy alpine peaks from Innsbruck's maze of narrow streets, and seek out Roman-rooted Linz on the Danube's banks.

    Austria's Cities
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    Poppies in the field © Österreich Werbung / Wiesenhofer

    Austria's Green Credentials

    More and more of us are trying to live a less energy-intense lifestyle. We choose organic products, reduce the consumption of energy and waste, and recycle. People who lead a green lifestyle at home would expect the same from their holiday destination.

    Eco Destination Austria
 

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