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Geography and Environment of Austria

Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Austria.

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Overview

landlocked; strategic location at the crossroads of central Europe with many easily traversable Alpine passes and valleys; major river is the Danube; population is concentrated on eastern lowlands because of steep slopes, poor soils, and low temperatures elsewhere

Detailed geography

in the west and south mostly mountains (Alps); along the eastern and northern margins mostly flat or gently sloping

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