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308: Common questions about Austria

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Are Austria and Australia the same?
- Austria and Australia are two different countries on two different continents.
Austria is called by what other names?
- Österreich (German), An-Namsā (Arabic), Autriche (French)
What is the abbreviation for Austria?
- AT, AUT
What is the country code of Austria?
- +43
What is the internet country code (top level domain) for Austria?
- at
On which continent is Austria?
- Europe
What is the currency of Austria?
- Euro
Austria borders with which countries?
- 8 countries: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Germany
What is Austria's population?
- 8,956,000 (2021)
What is the official language of Austria?
- German (Deutsch)
What is the most dominant religion in Austria?
- Catholicism => 57.9% (2017)
What is the type of political system in Austria?
- Federal parliamentary republic with a chancellor (head of government) and a president (head of state)
How many Federal State does Austria have?
- 9 state
- Vorarlberg, Tirol, Salzburg, Upper Austria (Ober Österreich), Lower Austria (Nieder Österreich), Vienna, Styria (Steiermark), Carinthia (Kärnten), Burgenland
What is the official flag of Austria?
- Red-White-Red (horizontally stripped)
What is the weather like in Austria?
- Warm and humid temperate climate (Cfb climate)
What is the type of socket and outlet in Austria?
- Type F (Schuko), Type C and Type E
What are the famous Austrian souvenirs?
- Wafers (Manner), Chocolate (Mozartkugel, Zotter etc.), Coffee (Julius Meinl, Helmut Sachers etc.), Tea (Dammers), Pumpkin seed oil (Styrian), Jewellery (Swarovski), Schnapps
Based on what criteria, Vienna is selected as one of the best cities in the world to live in?
- Healthcare system, education system (schools, universities), public transportation (train, subway, tram and bus), clean environment, sports and entertainment infrastructure, clear rivers and lakes, high air quality etc.
Name some of the most famous Austrian figures?
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (composer), Johann Strauss (composer), Sigmund Freud (psychiatrist), Adolf Hitler (German dictator), Ludwig Wittgenstein (philosopher), Arnold Schwarzenegger (actor), etc.
What is the retirement age in Austria?
- For men: 65 years (2024)
- For women: 60 years (2024)
How to write postal addresses in Austria?
- Recipient (Name)
- [Street name] [House number] / [Entrance] / [Floor] / [Apartment]
- [Postal code] [Location]
- Austria
What are the cars made in Austria?
- Rosenbauer, Puch, Tushek & Spigel, PRC, etc.
Do Austrian motorways (Autobahnen) and expressways (Schnellstraßen) require a vignette?
- Yes (1997-now) => updated 2024
- All cars, motorcycles, etc.
What are the most beautiful roads in Austria?
- Alpine roads: Grossglockner, Villach, Timmelsjoch, etc.
What are the most famous Austrian dishes?
- Viennese schnitzel (Wiener Schnitzel), Dumpling (Knödel), Sausages (Würste), etc.
What are the most famous Austrian breads?
- Semmel (Roll), Kornspitz (Kornspitz), Pretzels (Laugen-Brezen), etc.
What are the most famous Austrian cakes?
- Cheesecake (Käsekuchen), Chocolate Cake (Schokokuchen), Esterházy Cake (Esterházy Torte), Cardinal Cuts (Kardinalschnitte), etc.
What are the most famous chocolate brands in Austria?
- Casali, Ildefonso, Victor Schmidt, Heidi, Heindl, Zotter, Manner (Wafer), etc.
What are the most famous coffee brands in Austria?
- Julius Meinl, Helmut Sachers, Bieder & Maier, etc.
What are the most famous cheeses brands in Austria?
- Schärdinger, Philadelphia, ja! Natürlich, etc.
What are the most touristic cities in Austria?
- Vienna, Salzburg, Graz, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Linz,
What are the most beautiful villages and towns in Austria?
- Hallstatt, Feldkirch, Zell am See, Bad Gastein, Alpbach, Sankt Anton, Durnstein, Gmunden, Kufstein, Bad Ischl, etc.
What are the famous mountains of Austria?
- Grossglockner, Pfänder, etc.
What are the famous Austrian valleys?
- Wachau, Bluntautal, Murtal, etc.
What are the famous caves of Austria?
- Eisriesenwelt Werfen, Dachstein giant ice cave, etc.
What are the famous rivers of Austria?
- Danube, Inn, Mur, Enns, Salzach, etc.
What are the famous waterfalls of Austria?
- Krimml, Stuibenfall, Waldbachstrub, Steirischer Bodensee, etc.
What are the famous lakes of Austria?
- Lake Constance (Bodensee), Lake Neusiedl (Neusiedler See), Moon lake (Mondsee), Lake Hallstatt (Hallstätter See), etc.