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Austria
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Country name |
Republic of Austria |
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Government type |
Federal Republic |
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Capital |
Vienna |
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Independence |
12 November 1918, Independence proclaimed. (1156, Duchy of Austria founded). |
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National holiday |
26 October (1955) |
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Area |
83,871 sq m |
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Location |
Central Europe |
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Land boundaries |
Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Liecthenstein, Switzerland |
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Coastline |
Landlocked |
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Population |
8,4 million (2010) |
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Nationality |
Austrian |
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Major language |
German (official) |
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Composition of population |
Austrians (91,1%), Turks, Germans, former Yugoslavs |
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Major religion |
Christianity |
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Highest peak |
Grossglockner 3,798 m |
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Climate |
Temperate, continental |
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Standard Time Zone |
CET Central Eurpean Time; GMT + 1 hour |
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Currency |
1 Euro = 100 cents |
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Telephone |
International dialing code: 0043 |
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Internet domain |
.at |
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GNI per capita |
$42,050 (World Bank, 2011) |
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Natural resources |
Oil, hydropower, tungsten, timber, salt, coal, lignite, iron ore, copper, zink, magnesite, graphite, antimony |
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Agriculture products: |
Cattle, pigs, poultry, fruit, wine, dairy products, sugar beets, grains, potatoes |
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Industries: |
Tourism, machinery, vehicles, wood processing, paper and paper board, chemicals, communication equipment, food, metals, textiles, livestock |