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Republic of Austria
🗺️ Vienna, Austria
Capital city
📍 48.2082°, 16.3738°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalVienna
TimezoneUTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population9.2M
Governmentfederal parliamentary republic
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideRight
Electrical PlugsType C, F (230V)
Internet Code.at
Internet Users95%
GDP per Capita$63,300
🌍 Geography
LocationCentral Europe, north of Italy and Slovenia
Size Comparisonabout the size of South Carolina; slightly more than two-thirds the size of Pennsylvania
Climatetemperate; continental, cloudy; cold winters with frequent rain and some snow in lowlands and snow in mountains; moderate summers with occasional showers
Terrainmostly mountains (Alps) in the west and south; mostly flat or gently sloping along the eastern and northern margins
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsAustrian 80.8%, German 2.6%, Bosnian and Herzegovinian 1.9%, Turkish 1.8%, Serbian 1.6%, Romanian 1.3%, other 10% (2018 est.)
ReligionsRoman Catholic 55.2%, Muslim 8.3%, Orthodox 4.9%, Evangelical Christian 3.8%, Jewish 0.1%, other 5.4%, none 22.4% (2021 est.)
Median Age44.5 years
Life Expectancy82.7 years
National HolidayNational Day (commemorates passage of the law on permanent neutrality), 26 October (1955)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
Handshakes are standard. Use formal titles (Herr/Frau) and "Sie" until invited to use first names. In Vienna, traditional greetings like "Grüß Gott" are common.
Dining
Wait for "Guten Appetit" before eating. Keep hands on the table. Coffee house culture is important - take your time. Tipping 5-10% is customary.
Key Phrases
Hello: Grüß Gott / ServusThank you: DankePlease: BitteExcuse me: EntschuldigungGoodbye: Auf Wiedersehen
Destinations in Austria
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook