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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.
648 Questions
Does Austria have water shortages?
No. To be exact, there are lots of mountains which keep much water. This enables Austria even to get 80% of its electricity from water power.
Is the Austrian kindergarten free?
i believe it is
edit: it is free for everyone from this year on in Vienna, and probably will be in all other provinces as well.
Before that, the cost depended on the family income.
Is there HSBC bank branch in Wiena Austria?
Yes, HSBC Global Asset Management (Österreich) GmbH
Graben 19, 1010 Wien
What is the Animal symbol of Austria?
The animal symbol found on the Coat of Arms of Austria is the Eagle.
Will you need to change your money to a different currency in Austria?
Austria uses the currency Euros. If your currency is not Euros, you will have to change your money into Euros.
What is Seleenwoche in Austria?
An old tradition of one week continuous prayer for the dead and deceased around Allerheiligen (1st November) and Allerseelen (2nd November). Not sure if it is still practised, at least in the area I grew up (Upper Austria) it hasn't been practised for quite a while, as my grand parents told me about doing it when they were young.
Does Austria have a border with Germany?
None, Austria is landlocked.
Except that in some places the border goes through a lake or is in the middle of a river. For example in the west the Austrian border with Germany and Switzerland runs through a lake called Bodensee.
Austria was economically suffering after World War One, due to the heavy reparation fee and the break-up of its empire, both as a result of the Saint-Germain Treaty. There was a great feeling amongst the public that a union with Germany would be best in aidng the country in over-coming these financial difficulties. There were many loyal Nazi Party members living in Austria who co-ordinated mass demonstrations and riots in favour of Anschluss with Germany.
Anschluss had been forbidden in the Treaty of Versailles and the treaty of Saint-Germain. By participating in Anschluss with Austria he was openly defying those terms agreed in the peace treaties. Anschluss was also helping him to fufill his foreign policy aim of Grossdeutschland (or Greater Germany) where he strived for a superior Aryan race.
The way to give a cheer in Austrian German is to say either: Prost, Zum Wohl, or Prosit.
How would you describe Austria?
The way to describe Austria is a mountainous region with an alpine temperature. There is also a forest area in the country. The weather can be cold during the winter.
Who became the prime minister of Austria in 1938?
Kurt Schuschnigg (July 29, 1934 - March 11, 1938)
Arthur Seyss-Inquart (March 11, 1938 - May 1, 1939)
Austria is a republic. It has a president as head of state, currently Heinz Fischer. The head of government is known as a Chancellor and currently that is Werner Fayman.
Do Austrians have to pay for health care?
The quality of health care in Austria is very high. In Austrian health care services and treatment can be acquired at no cost to both citizen's residents and tourists that are visiting this country. There are also reciprocal health care agreements with other E U countries which may require you to have your European Health Insurance Card if you are a citizen of another European Union country.
People living and working in Austria required to make contributions to the health insurance scheme to help pay to fund the health care system. Any basic health care services or treatment in public hospitals including, basic dental care and medication are covered at no cost. Certain visits to specialists are also covered under the health care system.
Privately insured people will find that the cost for some services will vary. As it will be based on your income.
What was Austria's main language during the habsburg empire?
High German was the official language of the Austrian Empire as early as the 1300s and remained the official language of Austria continuously since then, including during the reign of the Habsburgs.
If you mean spiritual beliefs:
Austria knows religious freedom and is mostly roman catholic; most young people abandon their faith (get unregistered) as being part of one of the major churches gives Austrian residents the obligation of paying the so-called Kirchensteuer (church tax).
Like most parts of western Europe, church attendance has diminished since the end of the 1960's.
How many countries does Austria share its borders with?
Poland, The Czech Republic, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark
Answer 2:In a clockwise direction from the north:
Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany.
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Which mountain range forms most of the Austrian landscape?
Alps are the mountains that forms most of Austrian landscape. It is a 1200 km long range with highest point being Monte Blanc peak in France.
