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Austria, officially known as the Republic of Austria, is a country in Europe landlocked by Germany and the Czech Republic on the north, Slovakia and Hungary in the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland to the west. Austria's capital is Vienna. It is also the largest city in the country.
Settlement in this part of the world began in the 9th century. The country has been a member of the United Nations since 1955 and joined the European Union in 1995.
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Political overview of Austria:
Vienna houses the Parliament of Austria. Austria became a federal, parliamentarian, democratic republic through the Federal Constitution of 1920. It was reintroduced in 1945 to the 9 states of the Federal Republic.
States of Austria:
Austria is divided into 9 states which are further subdivided into districts and cities. Districts are also divided into municipalities. The 9 Austrian states are as follows:
- Burgenland
- Carinthia
- Lower Austria
- Upper Austria
- Salzburg
- Styria
- Tyrol
- Vienna
- Vorarlberg
Economy of Austria:
The country has quite a well-developed economy and a high standard of living. Until the 1980s, many of Austria's biggest industrial firms were nationalized; but recently, privatization has scaled down state holdings to a level comparable to other European economies. Labor movements have a large influence on labor politics.
Austrian Cuisine:
The cuisine of Austria is a derivation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In addition to regional traditions, it has been influenced by Hungarian, Czech, Jewish, Italian and Bavarian cuisines. Therefore, Austrian cuisine is one of the most distinctive and multi-cultural in the entire continent.
Tourism in Austria:
Most of the visitors to Austria always include trips to Vienna with its Cathedral, and romantic Waltz music flair. Other places are:
Salzburg
Birthplace of Mozart
Innsbruck
Capital of Tyrol surrounded by the Alps
The beautiful Danube valley with miles of vineyards
Skiing, hiking and mountaineering resorts in the Alps as well as the tranquil recreation areas are the greatest attractions for vacationers in this country. The aesthetic Austrian lakes add more jewels to the crown of the natural beauty of the country.
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