249: Austria – General Information

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The classified information below can be useful in knowing the country of Austria at a glance.

Country names:
- German: Österreich
- English (Latinized name): Austria
- Arabic: An-Namsā
- French: Autriche
Abbreviations (ISO 3166):
- AT
- AUT
Calling Code:
- +43
Internet TLD (Top Level Domain)
- .at
Flag: Red-White-Red
- Three horizontal stripes
- Eagle and a coat of arms in the center
Location:
- Region: Central Europe (borders with 8 countries)
- Eastern Alps
- Area = 83,900 km2
- Landlocked (no coastline or seaport)
- Geography: Predominantly mountainous country
Weather (To estimate):
- Moderate, continental climate
- Spring: March to May (average = 14˚C)
- Summer: June to August (average = 24˚C, Maximum = 35 °C)
- Fall: September to mid-November (average = 14˚C)
- Winter: Mid-November to February or mid-march! (average = 0˚C, Minimum = −11 °C)
- Summer is the rainiest season.
Population:
- 9,000,000 (2022)
States (Bundesländer):
- 9 states
Capital:
- Vienna (Wien)
- Population: 1,900,000 (2019)
- Transportation (Train, Tram, Bus, Taxi)
Official Language:
- German (Deutsch)
Religion:
- Roman Catholic
- Protestant (Lutheran / Reformed)
- Orthodox
- Muslim
- Atheist
Currency:
- Euro (€, EUR)
Electricity / Plug & Socket:
- Voltage: 230V AC
- Frequency: 50 Hz
- Socket type: F (Schuko), also works with Plug C and E
Car driving side:
- Right
Type of government:
- Federal parliamentary republic
- Member of European Union (EU)
- Neutral