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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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Is Burghausen in the Styria region of Austria?

Yes. There is also a place called Burghausen in the Land(state) of Salzburg. There also various places called Burghausen in Bavaria.

Is Austria a state?

Austria's modern origins begin in 1871, when Germany unified under the Prussian flag and Austria was denied entry into the Empire. After WW2, Austria became a Nation-State, with it's own nationality. Before WW2, Austria was a state but the people were Germans.

What led most directly to Austrian Hapsburgs losing strength?

First, Napoleon conquered their lands and disbanded the Holy Roman Empire, renaming it the Austrian empire. Second, when they lost in WWI, the Hapsburgs were banished and Austria became a republic.

Who was a war hero of Austria?

Andreas Hofer (for rebelling against Napoleon)

Franz Jägerstätter (for refusing to fight in WW2)

How did modern Austria follow Switzerland's economic model?

Austria followed Switzerland's model by developing skilled-labor Industries.

What led the Austrian people to revolt against their government in the 19th century?

the guy before was a jerk so i am going to lay this down Many diverse cultures felt they should have the right to self-government.

this could potentially be the answer

What was the old currency used in Austria?

Before the introduction of the Euro, the currnecy was 100 Groschen = 1 Schilling. Prior to about 1920 it was 100 Heller = 1 Krone and until about 1870 4 Heller made one Kreuzer and 60 Kreuzer (that is 240 Heller) made 1 Gulden.

What is a Schilling?

Schilling was the Austrian currency before they get the Euro

Why did Hitler fail the medical exam for the Austrian army?

Hitler failed the medical exam because of poor nutrition. He tried to join the Austrian Army in 1915 but years of poor food had made him too weak to join.

What are pull factors for Austria?

Good demographic (stage four/zpg ), and there are many job opportunities.

Explain why natural resources raise problems for humanity?

non-renewble resources would eventually run out e.g. coal, natural gases, oil

Some non-renewable gases produced harmful gases when turned into electricity, plastic, e.t.c

renewable resources cost a lot more to substitute for non-reusable resources e.g. wave, wind and solar power

...these are all the ones i can think of at the moment... :\

Was Maria Theresa of Austria a good ruler?

Yes, she was. She raised 16 children and helped create reforms for eductaion in both of her countries...not just Austria! Not to mention she was a religious woman... Yes, she was. She raised 16 children and helped create reforms for eductaion in both of her countries...not just Austria! Not to mention she was a religious woman...

Following Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination, Austria-Hungary?

used the attack to justify taking aggressive action against Serbia

What are the provincial state or territorial capital of Austria?

"What are the provincial state or territorial capitals of Austria?"

What is the area of Upper Austria?

The area of Upper Austria is 11,979.91 square kilometers.

How many Arabs live in Zell Am See?

Not many Arabs actually live in Zell Am See, Austria. However, hundreds of thousands of Arab tourists from the Gulf region visit the city yearly. When you compare those numbers to the amount of indigenous Austrians, it looks like the city has been completely overrun by Arabs, but this is not the case.

Is Austria in central Europe?

Austria is in central Europe and would be regarded as a western European country.

How was Austria ruled in the 1930s?

In 1932 Austria became a Fascist dictatorship, but less oppressive than many. Then, in 1938, it was annexed by Nazi Germany.