Europe

Austria

Austria is a country in Central Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.

Flag of Austria

Quick Facts

Capital
Vienna
Continent
Europe
Region
Central Europe
Population
9.2 million
Area
83,871 km²
Currency
euro (EUR)
Official language
German
Calling code
+43
Internet TLD
.at
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Austria map preview: 47.33, 13.33

Geography

Austria is in Central Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 47.33333333, 13.33333333; it has Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland.

Neighboring countries: Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland

People and Culture

Austria uses German in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.

Food: Food culture in Austria varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.

Short History

Austria is recorded with the official name Republic of Austria. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.

Famous Places and Travel Facts

FAQs about Austria

What is the capital of Austria?

The capital of Austria is Vienna.

What continent is Austria in?

Austria is in Europe.

What currency does Austria use?

Austria uses the euro.

What language is spoken in Austria?

German is listed for Austria in this database.

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