Austria

Neighboring Countries :- Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Czech Republic
Geographical Coordinates :- 47 20 N, 13 20 E
Geographical Location :-  Central Europe,

Main Cities :-  Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck
Official Name :- Republic of Austria (Republic of Osterreich)

Capital :- Vienna

Currency :- Euro

Independence :- 12 November 1918 (Republic proclaimed)
Area :- 83,858 Sq.Km

Population :- 8,221,646

HDI [Human Development Index] :- 18

Literacy:- 98%
Life Expectancy:- 80.24

Language :- German
National Anthem :- Landder Berge, Land am Strome
Government Type :- Federal Republic


HISTORY
Austria is no longer dominant political force it was in Central Europe under the first hapsburg dynasty which ruled until the first World War. A republic since 1918, Austria, which was invaded by Nazi Germany in 1938, regained full sovereignty in 1955. Austria is a federal state of 9 provinces. Austria joined the EU on January1st 1995.