Country Guide • Austria
Austria is an all year round holiday destination. During the summer sightseeing in both the cities and countryside is the order of the day and with 40% of Austria covered in forests and woodland there is a lot of countryside. June is the best month to see the Alpine flowers begin to bloom on the mountains. In the winter months skiing and other winter sports take over in the numerous Alp resorts.
| Official Name | The Republic of Austria |
|---|---|
| Area | 83,856km² ( 32,376mile²) |
| Population | 8,188,200 |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population per mile² | 253 |
| Capital City | Vienna |
| Religions | Roman Catholic—78%, Protestant—5%, Islam and Other—17% |
| Language | German |
| Government | Federal Republic |
| Member of EU | Yes |
| Currency | Euro |
| GDP | $226 Billion |
| GDP per Head | $27,200 |
| Natural Resources | Coal, Copper, Hydropower, Iron Ore, Lead, Lignite, Magnesite, Oil, Timber |
| Land Use | Arable Land—17.88%, Other 82.12% |
| Agriculture | Barley, Cattle, Fruit, Maize, Pigs, Potatoes, Poultry, Sugar Beet, Wheat, Wine |
| Industry | Agriculture, Beers, Chemicals, Communications Equipment, Construction, Foods—Meat and Dairy, Iron and Steel Making, Paper, Tourism, Vehicles and Parts |
| Tourism | Sightseeing, Winter Sports, Hiking, River Cruises, (ESP. The Danube), Music Festivals. 19 Million tourists a year can't be wrong |
| Natural Hazards | Landslides, Avalanches and Earthquakes |
| Health Risks | Altitude Sickness, Hypothermia and Sunburn |
| Climate | Generally cold winters with frequent rain in lowlands and snow in mountains. Warm summers with occasional showers Average Temperatures are -4—1°C in Winter to 15—25°C in the Summer |
| Time | GMT/UTC+1 Hour |
| National Days | 26 October |
| Visas | For stays of up to three months EU, US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens do not require visas. Nationals of other countries generally require a visa, which will be valid for three months |
| British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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