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Austria's Information

Land Area	82,445 km²
Water Area	1,426 km²
Total Area	83,871km² (#112)
Population	8,711,770 (#94)
Population Density	105.67/km²
Government Type	Federal Parliamentary Republic
GDP (PPP)	$417.00 Billion
GDP Per Capita	$47,900
Currency	Euro (EUR)
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Largest Cities	Vienna (1,691,468) Graz (222,326) Linz (181,162) Salzburg (150,269) Innsbruck (112,467) Klagenfurt am Woerthersee (90,610) Villach (58,882) Wels (57,946) View all cities in Austria

Climate:
Austria has three very distinct climate zones.

In the eastern lowlands, the average high temperature in July is near 68° (20° C), while the January lows average near 30° (-1° C). Annual rainfall in this area is often less than 31 inches (800 mm).

The central region has a typical Alpine climate, with higher precipitation levels and shorter summers. Winters are long, and bring frequent rain to the lowlands and heavy snow to the mountains.

In the west, the weather is milder, but wetter. Precipitation amounts vary here depending on location and altitude, but annual amounts near 78 inches (2,000 mm) are possible. The average high temperature in July is near 62° (16° C), while the January lows average near 38° (3° C).

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This page was last updated on September 29, 2015.

Austria Trivia

What Languages are Spoken in Austria?

Austrian German is the official language of Austria, while Alemannic and Austro-Bavarian are the major unofficial languages.

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What is the Biggest City in Austria?

Vienna, the capital of Austria, is the most heavily populated city in the country with a population of 1,840,573 individuals.

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What Kind of Government Does Austria Have?

The government of Austria is carried out under a representative democracy framework. Austria has a bicameral parliamentary system and is headed by two positions: the Federal President and the Federal Chancellor. The Constitution of Austria has established 3 branches of government in order to ensure a separation of powers: executive, legislative, and judicial.

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What Kind of Economy Does Austria Have?

The economy of Austria is that of a fully industrialized country, with a highly developed market economy, skilled labor force, and a very high standard of living for its population. Austria is part of the European Union (EU) and its economic laws and regulation must meet EU standards.

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What is the Largest Ethnic Group in Austria?

Ethnic Austrians comprise the most populous ethnic group in the nation of Austria today. Other major ethnic groups include Turks, Germans, Serbs, and Slovenes.