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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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Why is Austria so mountainous?
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As Alex said it's because its situated on the Alps.
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What led most directly to Austrian haspburgs losing strength?
The sequel of defeats they were to sustain during the Napoleonic Wars, due also in part to the obsolete strategy tactics and logistics with which their armies were fighting. That led them to lose their influence upon the German Sates, the territories they held in Italy and, after the war of 1809, of being reduced to vassals of France.
Which countries did Maria Theresa rule?
She ruled many countries: Croatia, Dalmatia, Bohemia and Hungary. She was also the de facto ruler of the Holy Roman Empire.
No idea this is in a category about Austria but "stodgy" can mean either dull and unimaginative or difficult to digest. Normaly used as an adjective for starchy & heavy foods.
e.g A stodgy piece of cake.
Austria is small but has a considerably big history.
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The CIA lists Austria as the 114 country out of the worlds 232 countries in size.
What are the major rivers of Austria?
The one major river in Liechtenstein is the Rhine. It forms the western border of Liechtenstein.
Salzburg is a city in Austria and the capital of an Austrian state of the same name. Burg Hohenwerfen is a castle in Salzburg dating back to the 11th century.
Is there a palatial prison in Austria?
Although the structure pictured in these photographs is a prison, it not located in either the U.S. or the U.K. (andthus has nothing whatsoever to do with Barack Obama's tenure as an Illinois senator, as claimed in later versions). More specifically, it's the Justice and Detention Centre (i.e., court building and penitentiary)in Leoben, Austria. Designed by architect Josef Hohensinn, Austria's "show-piece prison" was built to house inmates in the following circumstances:
Prisoners in groups up to thirteen are accommodated in a wing of their own and can move freely among the cells and communal spaces. The architect suggested the additional possibility of stepping out for fresh air, so it was agreed that each communal section would have a kind of loggia — surrounded by bars, of course, but the inmates are outdoors. The prisoners also have three courtyards at their disposal, with concrete seating walls meandering through the space, so it would no longer be possible to circle around in a single file.
Who are the leaders of Austria?
The leaders of Austria are the President of Austria and the Chancellor of Austria.
The Chancellor of Austria is the head of the largest political party in the governing coalition in the National Council in Austria, and is technically appointed by the president.
The President is Heinz Fischer and the Chancellor is Werner Faymann.
How many same-sex partnerships have been registered in the Austrian state of Lower Austria?
At least 207 partnerships have been registered in Lower Austria as follows:
- 106 - in 2010;
- 49 - in 2011; and,
- 52 - in 2012.
Where can one purchase stamps in Austria?
Postage stamps in Austria can be purchased at trafik, which are small stores roughly equivalent to newsstands or convenience stores. They can also be purchased through the Post Office, called Die Post.
When did Austria become Independent?
Austria used to be the Kingdom of Austria and Hungary before WWI. After WWI Austria was an independent state, then was adopted to Germany in 1933 and is independent since the end of WWII which was in 1945.
What are some of the services provided by WUS Austria?
The World University Service Austria provides four main services aimed at improving higher education amongst its client countries. Those services are higher education development, linking higher education and society, incorporating human rights into higher education, and providing technical support for a university setting.
When did Austria become a country?
Austria was originally a part of the Austro-Hungarian empire. Before the first world war, it was known as Austria-Hungary, and was one of the most powerful empires in Europe. The Treaty of Versailles of 1919 that ended WWI broke up Austria-Hungary into many smaller nations, and Austria was one of these.
Austria was firstly mentioned in 996 a.c. in the document of Bruchsal
