Austria

By Noelle Perkins

Quick factsConventional long form- Republic of Austria

Conventional short form- Austria

Location- Central Europe

Neighboring countries- Czech Republic, Germany, Italy etc.

National language- German

Population- 8 421 209

Capital city- Vienna

Landmarks

o Hallstatt o Hofburg Imperial Palace o Hohensalzburg Castleo Vienna State Operao Melk Abbey

What Is Austria Known For

Skiing Coffee Swarovski crystals Mozart Arnold Schwarzenegger The Sound of Music

Famous Foods Kärntner Kasnudeln Wiener Schnitzel Tafelspitz Salzburger Nockerl Sacher Torte

Interesting Facts

Austria has one of the oldest flags in the world

Austria has the second lowest unemployment rate in the EU

62% of Austria is mountainous

Austria is a neutral country

Vienna has the oldest zoo in the world

Wildlife

Wild boarHeronsBadgerIbexAlpine marmot

Currency

Currency - Euros

1 Euro = 1.55539 Canadian dollars

Weather-Vienna Monday Tuesday Wednesday

11 C- 20 C 11 C- 18 C 10 C- 18 C

Bibliography http://allthingsaustria.com/about-austria/

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http://www.tourmycountry.com/austria/florafauna.htm

http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=EUR&To=CAD

http://countrymeters.info/en/Austria/

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