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Overview
Austria is acting like a bridge
connecting Western Europe with Eastern Europe. At this bustling crossroads of
so many cultures, this small country has a lot to offer for visitors. Impressive
architecture, long musical tradition as well as a stunningly beautiful
countryside make Austria a perfect place to visit almost all year round. The
small but fascinating
capital Vienna is a lovely town and also makes for a great gateway to explore the
rest of this great little country.
A bit of History
Once the very center of power
for the past Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria has been reduced to a small
republic soon after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi
Germany in the year 1938 and the subsequent occupation by the winning Allies in
1945, the country's status remained unclear for almost a decade. A State Treaty
that was signed in 1955 ended the occupation, recognized Austria's independence
and did not allow for unification with Germany. A prosperous, democratic country,
Austria has entered the EU's Economic Monetary Union in 1999, adapting
the Euro has its official currency.
The Highlights
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Visit one of
Vienna's many cafes and try the world famous Sacher cake. |
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Enjoy an evening of
high culture with a classical concert at the Staatsoper. |
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Take a walk through
the charming city of Salzburg. |
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See the snow-capped
mountains around Innsbruck. |
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The a lovely cruise
on the Lake Worthersee near Klagenfurt. |
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Country Profile
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Country Name |
Austria |
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Capital City |
Vienna |
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Major Gateways |
Vienna (VIE) |
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Population |
8.3 million |
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Languages |
German |
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Main Religions |
Catholic |
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Currency
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Euro (EUR) |
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Time Difference with Thailand |
-5h (summer), -6h
(winter) |
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Calling Code |
+43 |
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Best Time to Visit |
All year round |
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Visa Requirement for Thai Citizens |
Visa required |
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Travel Time from
Bangkok |
10h (nonstop) |
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More info |
www.austria.info
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Map |
Click here
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National Flag |
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