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About The People
Did You Know... In 1991 a mummified body from the Stone Age was found in the ice of the Otz »» More
Eating & Recipes... Eating habits are changing in Austria. For example, the main meal is served »» More
In Their Language... Austrians shake hands when greeting and parting. Even children shake h »» More
Fashion... Austrians generally wear European clothing fashions. They take pride in dre »» More
Socializing... Austrians are known for their Gemutlichkeit, a relaxed and happy approach t »» More
Family... Austrian families are usually small, having one or two children. However, r »» More
Sports & Recreation... Skiing is Austria's leading winter sport followed by ice skating and t »» More
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Austria History
GERMANIC TRIBES WERE not the first peoples to occupy the eastern
Alpine-Danubian region, but the history and culture of these
tribes, especially the Bavarians and Swabians, are the foundation
of Austria’s modern identity. Austria thus shares in the broader
history and culture »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Vienna »» History of Vienna
Population: 8,214,160
GDP: $323,100,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 83,870 (sq km) 32,382 (sq mi)
Currency: euro
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