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Austria
Austria is a landlocked country of approximately 8.3 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Germany and the Czech Republic to the north and Slovenia and Italy to the south.
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When did Vienna become the capital of Austria?
In 1440, Vienna became home to the Habsburgs, the dynasty that held power through many changes in borders and advantageous marriages through the end of World War 1, in 1918.
In 1804, Vienna became the capital of the Austrian Empire.
How do you say good in Austrian?
There are many different ways to do so, depending on the situation: In formal situations you might say "Grüß Gott" or "Guten Tag", with "Guten Tag" being more common in Germany and bigger Austrian cities. In the morning a "Guten Morgen!" is the normal greeting, in the evening you might also say "Guten Abend", but that's not so commonly used. Between friends and family you also say "Guten Morgen" or just "Morgen" in the morning, for the rest of the day you can use a simple "Hallo" or "Hi" (rather city-ish) or "Grüß dich" (more countryside-ish)
Who was the President of Austria in 1914?
Austria didn't have a President in 1914. It was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which was ruled by an Emperor. In 1914, the Emperor was Franz Josef; he died two years later and was succeeded by his great nephew Karl I.
Is Liechtenstein between Switzerland and Austria?
Yes
Liechtenstein is between Switzerland and Austria. To the north and also to the south of Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Austria border directly on each other.
Frederick II was the King of Prussia and a member of the House of Hohenzollern. He started the three wars between Austria and Prussia known as the Silesian wars, by attempting to claim Silesia and declaring war on the ruler of Austria over it.
Did Austria and Hungary share the same monarch?
Yes, Austria and Hungary shared the same monarch from 1867 until the end of World War I in 1918. This arrangement was part of the Austro-Hungarian Compromise, which established a dual monarchy, allowing both regions to maintain separate governments while being united under a single emperor. Franz Joseph I was one of the most notable monarchs during this period. Despite their shared monarchy, Austria and Hungary had distinct political and administrative systems.
What kept Austria from becoming a powerful nation?
Infighting. Austria was once a leading part of a powerfull nation The Austro Hungarian empire eventualy the Austrian Empire lost ground to rival states. as a result of Austria not supporting Russia during the Crimean War from1853 to1856, Russia would not support Austria against the French-supported Italian state of Piedmont 1859. As a result Austria was driven out of Lombardy (Lombardia), a state in northern Italy. Under the direction of Prince Otto von Bismarck, the minister-president of the north German state of Prussia, the Prussians began to challenge Austria for supremacy in the German Confederation. In 1866 Bismarck provoked Austria into the Seven Weeks' War. Austria lost and was expelled from the Confederation.
Does Austria have a national song?
yes, it is: Land am Berge, Land am Strome, Land der Äcker, Land der Dome........
don´t you want to check on wikipedia next time??
Why did Prussia go to war with Austria?
Prussia battled Austria during the Mid-1700s to control the German states. In the Battle of Chotusitz, on May 17, 1742, 23,500 Prussians under Frederick II were victorious over 28,000 Austrians under Prince Charles of Lorraine.
Why did maria theresa make an alliance with the french kings austria 's enemies?
Look In the Text Book :D
No it is not Austrian, it is actually a German and Ashkenazic Jewish surname
