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Facts about Austria


Austria is officially known as the Republic of Austria land locked in the central part of Europe. It has Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Germany and the Czech Republic to the north, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The capital city is Vienna. There are some vital facts about Austria that you should keep in mind so that you do not have a problem at all if you are touring the country.

Austria is a mountainous area because of its location in the Alps. Only about 32% of the land is below 500 meters below the sea level. The entire country can be divided into five major parts. These are the Austrian Alps, foot hills of the Alps, the Carpathians, the Austrian Granite plateau and the Austrian portion of the Vienna basin.

In the facts about Austria one should also know about the climate and then plan the visit. Austria is cold in the winters but the temperatures during summer can be quite high ranging from 20 degrees to 35 degrees Celsius.

If you are planning to travel then make sure you know the basic facts about Austria. Tourists mainly travel to Vienna that is famous for the romantic waltzes and the wine pubs that are commonly known as the “Heurigen”. You can also go in for mountaineering, skiing and hiking as well.

Austria is famous for its expertise in the sphere and the way it has made it a paradise for all tourists. So come here and enjoy the hospitality that the place has to offer and savor the flavors of the land in its unique cuisine. You will really be amazed at the variety of activities that you can indulge in besides visiting the fascinating destinations of the country of Austria.

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