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___ AustriaA virtual travel guide to Austria. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Austria's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this country, e.g.: official web sites of Austria, addresses of Austrian and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Austria. |
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Austria | Österreich | Autriche |
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 Flag of Austria Background: Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies, Austria's 1955 State Treaty declared the country "permanently neutral" as a condition of Soviet military withdrawal. Neutrality, once ingrained as part of the Austrian cultural identity, has been called into question since the Soviet collapse of 1991 and Austria's increasingly prominent role in European affairs. A prosperous country, Austria joined the European Union in 1995 and the euro monetary system in 1999. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland |
 Official Name: Republik Österreich short form: Österreich int'l long form: Federal Republic of Austria int'l short form: Austria ISO Country Code: at Actual Time: Fri-May-9 18:36 Local Time = UTC +1h Daylight Saving Time (DST) March - October (UTC +2) Capital City: Wien (Vienna) (pop. 1.5 million) Other Cities: Bregenz, Graz, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Linz, Salzburg. Government: Parliamentary democracy. Constitution: 1920; revised 1929 (reinstated May 1, 1945). Geography: Location: Central Europe Area: 83,145 sq. km. (32,377 sq. mi.) Terrain: Alpine (64%), northern highlands that form part of the Bohemian Massif (10%), lowlands to the east (26%). Climate: Continental temperate. People: Nationality: Noun and adjective--Austrian(s). Population: 8 million. GNI per capita PPP: $ 32 962 (year) Ethnic groups: Germans 98%, Croats, Slovenes; other recognized minorities include Hungarians, Czechs, Slovaks, and Roma. Religions: Roman Catholic 73.6%, Lutheran 4.7%, Muslim 4.2%, other 5.5, no confession 12.0%. Language: German 92%. Literacy: 98%. Natural resources: Iron ore, crude oil, natural gas, timber, tungsten, magnesite, lignite, cement. Agriculture products: Drains, potatoes, sugar beets, wine, fruit; dairy products, cattle, pigs, poultry; lumber. Industries: Construction, machinery, vehicles and parts, food, chemicals, lumber and wood processing, paper and paperboard, communications equipment, tourism. Exports partners: Germany 31.9%, Italy 9.6%, Switzerland 5.2%, USA 4.9%, France 4.8%, UK 4.7% (2003) Imports partners: Germany 43.2%, Italy 6.7%, Hungary 5.4%, Switzerland 5%, Netherlands 4.2% (2003) Currency: Euro (EUR) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of AustriaDer Bundespräsident der Republik ÖsterreichThe Austrian Federal President. Republik Österreich The Federal Republic of Austria. Bundeskanzleramt Republik Österreich The Federal Chancellery. oesterreich.at The Austrian e-government portal (in German) Bundesministerium für auswärtige Angelegenheiten The Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Austria. Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations, New York Austria's representation to the UN. The Austrian Embassy in Ottawa Canada. Austrian representations Abroad LIst of Austrian representations Abroad (in German) Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Austria List of Foreign representations in Austria (in German) Statistics Statistik Austria Statistical Office Austria. (in German) Weather Zentralanstalt für Meteorologie und Geodynamik (ZAMG) Central Institute of Meteorology and Geodynamics. Maps Austrian Map online Maps and City search. Map of Austria Political map of Austria.  Google
Earth Austria (Österreich)Zoomable satellite view of Austria. Vienna
MapZoomable satellite view and map of Austria's capital city. Vienna City Map Searchable city map of Vienna. Map
of EuropePolitical map of Europe. |
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Austrian NewsAustrian Press & Information ServiceAustrian related news and information. APA - Austria Presse Agentur The Austrian Press Agency (in German). Kurier Online News from Austria (in German). Die Presse National and international news (in German). Salzburger Nachrichten National and international news (in German). Der Standard National and international news (in German). Wiener Zeitung National and international news from Vienna with "Amtsblatt", the Official newspaper of the Austrian Government (in German). |
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Arts & Culture AEIOUThe Austrian Cultural Information System, included an Encyclopedia of Austria. AEIOU * Österreich-Online Links to internet resources of Austrian Art and Culture. (in German)  Ars
Electronica CenterAustria's museum of the future. Bregenzer Festspiele The Bregenz Festival, the opera on the Floating Stage at Lake of Constance.  Empress
Elisabeth of Austria - Eternal Beauty One of the most beautiful women of her time, after her sudden death transfigured into a myth: Empress Elisabeth of Austria, affectionately called Sissi. Kunsthalle Wien Contemporary art. Österreichische Bundesmuseen Links to Austrians State Museums. Österreichische Nationalbibliothek The Austrian National Library. Salzburger Festspiele The 2004 Salzburg Festival. Sammlung Essl Collection of contemporary Austrian art. Schloß
SchönbrunnThe residence of the Habsburg emperors, from the 18th century until 1918. Swarovski Crystal Worlds The Crystal Worlds of Swarovski, designed by André Heller. Wiener Philharmoniker The philharmonic orchestra. Wiener Symphoniker The Vienna Symphony Orchestra Wiener Secession The Association of Visual Artists "Wiener Secession", founded in 1897. Wiener Staatsoper The Vienna State Opera. (in German) |
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about modern art in AustriaModern Art in Austria  Palace
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Business & EconomyOeNB: Die Oesterreichische NationalbankThe Austrian Central Bank. Wiener Börse Vienna Stock Exchange. Austrian Business Agency A government-operated consulting firm. austriantrade.org Austrian Federal Economic Chamber. wko.at das - Portal der Wirtschaftskammern The Austrian Chambers of Commerce. Trade Fairs: AMA - Messen Austria Trade fairs in Austria (in German) Transportation Airlines Austrian Airlines Lauda Air Tyrolean Airways Railroad ÖBB Östereichische Bundesbahn. |
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Destination Austria - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Austria: Vienna, Salzburg, Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Styria, Tyrol, Vorarlberg, Austrian Alps, Grossglockner.Hotel, accommodation, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, skiing, climbing, tours and much more. Austria Tourism Information The Official Web Site of the Austrian National Tourist Office with comprehensive travel information for visitors and tourists. Austria Culture Net Austria presented by the Austrian Cultural Institute (ACI) New York. Austrian Views The Austrian National Tourist Office's photo library. Austria Cafe The unofficial interface to Austria ;-) Regions Tourist Offices of Austria's Provinces. Burgenland Tourist Board A guide to the easternmost federal state of Austria. Carinthia Information Travel and tourism guide to Kärnten. Lower Austrian Tourist Board Visit Niederösterreich, a tour guide to Lower Austria. Upper Austria Information Oberösterreich for Tourists. Styria Tourist Board Travel and tourism information on Styria by the Steiermark Tourist Board. Tyrol Tourist Office Some say its typical Austria, Tyrol the region in the eastern Alps. Vorarlberg Tourism Visit the westernmost federal state of Austria, close to Bavaria. Salzburger Land Tourism The Alp region around the City of Salzburg. City Guides Wien (Vienna) Official site of the City of Vienna. Wiener Tourismusverband Official site of the Vienna tourism association, with comprehensive information about Vienna. Vienna Online Best of vienna, a Vienna portal and city guide to Vienna (in German). Wien online - the city of Vienna's online information service cool-places.wien vienna is different - Insider Info. Bregenz The City of Bregenz. Graz The City of Graz. Innsbruck The City of Innsbruck. Klagenfurt The City of Klagenfurt. Linz The City of Linz. Salzburg City of Salzburg. Salzburg Tourist information Salzburg. |
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Education & ResearchTechnische Universität GrazGraz University of Technology, founded in 1811. Paris-Lodron-Universität Salzburg Founded: 1622. University of Art and Industrial Design Linz University of Innsbruck Universität Klagenfurt University of Klagenfurt Universität Wien Alma Mater Rudolphina, the University of Vienna, founded 1365. Konrad Lorenz Institute for Ethology A scientific institute devoted to the study of animal behavior, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Libraries Österreichische Nationalbibliothek The Austrian National Library. Universitätsbibliothek Wien Library of the Vienna University. |
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Environment & NatureOrganizationsUmweltdachverband Environmental roof federation for nature and environmental protection (in German). Österreichischer Alpenverein Austrian Alpine Club, largest mountaineering club in Austria (in German). BirdLife Österreich BirdLife is the largest organization for ornithology and the protection of birds in Austria. Naturfreunde Österreich Austrian nature lovers association (in German). Naturschutzbund Österreich Advocate for nature (in German. Transitforum Austria-Tirol Association for the protection of environment and nature against the negative effects of through traffic (in German). WWF Österreich Austrian branch of the global environmental conservation organization. Parks Naturparke Österreich Portal to the 42 Nature Parks in Austria. |
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HistoryÖsterreichische BiographienTimeline, with comprehensive information about Austrian's History (in German) WWW-VL History Index: Austria Index of internet resources about Austrian History. History of Austria Austro-Hungarian Empire: Primary Documents. |
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SearchAustrian WWWIndex and Austrian search engine (in German) Austronaut Austrian Index and search engine (in German) Newsgroup of Austria soc.culture.austria soc.culture.austrian Additional Information on AustriaBBC Country profile: AustriaGovernments on the WWW: Austria Open Directory Project: Austria Wikipedia: Austria The World Factbook -- Austria |
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