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✴ Capital : Vienna - EU member country: since 1 January 1995 -
✴ Currency: euro. Euro area member since 1 January 1999 -
✴ Schengen: Schengen area member since 1 December 1997 -
✴The current population of Austria is 9,110,514 as of Thursday, July 14, 2022 -
✴ Area of Austria is 83,879 km2 (32,386 sq mi) -
✴ Austria is a federal parliamentary republic with a head of government - the chancellor - and a head of state - the president.
✴ The country consists of 9 states (Bundesländer). Both regional and federal governments exercise executive power.
✴ The federal Parliament consists of 2 chambers: the Lower House (Nationalrat) - directly elected and the Upper House (Bundesrat) - elected by regional parliaments-
✴ The most important sectors of Austria’s economy in 2020 industry (21.4%), Wholesale and retail trade, transport, accommodation and food service activities (20.4%) and public administration, defence, education, human health and social work activities (18.6%) -
Intra-EU trade accounts for 69% of Austria’s exports (Germany 30%, Italy 6%, and France 4%), while outside the EU 6% go to the United States and 5% to Switzerland -
✴ In terms of imports, 77% come from EU Member States (Germany 41%, Italy 6% and Czechia and the Netherlands 4%), while outside the EU 5% come from Switzerland and 4% from China.
✴ Top Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Austria:
1. Vienna – Austria’s elegant and very beautiful capital
- The city has a musical heritage like no other so definitely try and watch a concert whilst in Vienna. Catch a performance at the Golden Hall or Vienna Opera Ball at Wiener Staatsopera (the State Opera House).
- Visit the world-famous Schoenborn Palace which is a Cultural World Heritage Site and Austria’s most frequently visited tourist attraction.
- Marvel at the Rathaus Vienna/City Hall a beautiful and instantly recognisable neo-gothic building
- Go for a rather special Viennese coffee and a strudel and people-watch in Vienna’s gorgeous historic centre.
2. Hallstatt – one of the prettiest towns in Europe - Take a stroll around the lakefront which is filled with such picturesque scenery it looks like it’s straight out of a storybook.
- Pay a visit to the extraordinary ice caves where you can view extraordinary frozen waterfalls, and wonderful ice formations.
- Check out the salt mine – which is considered to be the oldest in the world – is also worth visiting especially if you have children (they will love the thrilling miners’ slide).
- Hire a boat to explore the lake, for a unique alternative try the traditionally crafted wooden salt boats.
- Go to Five Fingers Viewpoint which offers one of the most spectacular views in the Alps.
- See the beautiful colourful half-timbered houses in the main Market Square.
3. Salzburg – the birthplace of Mozart and Sound of Music and one of the most beautiful cities in Austria - Go on a Sound of Music tour for hours of kitsch fun the Austrian Way.
- Wander around the beautiful Old Town which is one of the best-preserved city centres north of the Alps and is brimming with beautiful baroque architecture.
- Make sure you include a visit to the Town Hall.
-Hear famous Mozart pieces performed inside the historic fortress-castle at the amazing Mirabell Palace and Gardens.
- Wander down Getreidgasse which is a charming Medieval shopping street filled with interesting independent shops.
- Go for a wonderful Mozart Dinner Concert at the Baroque Hall of St Peter`s Abbey in Salzburg.
4. Innsbruck – a stunning Austrian city nestled in the beautiful Alps - hang out in the gorgeous Old Town which is filled with boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants.
- Visit Tyrol Panorama, there’s a museum on site but the real draw is the incredible views of the surrounding areas.
- Take a cable car Nordkette Mountain Range for really beautiful Alpine scenery.
- Visit and swim in Lake Achensee, Tirol’s largest lake
5. Mostviertel – Lower Austria’s most captivating region and a great place to explore in Austria
- This combination of landscapes contributes directly to the region’s endless charm and also boasts Europe’s largest continuous area of pear orchards.
6. Vorarlberg – the region made up entirely of mountains which is easily one of the best places to visit in Austria Its chocolate-box scenery makes it a wonder as well as the chance to ski.
7. Graz – a beautiful Austrian city and home to one of the best-preserved historic centres in Europe
8. Alpbach one of Austria’s prettiest villages and one of the best places to explore in the country
9. St. Gilgen a pretty town surrounded by beautiful Austrian landscapes and scenery
10. Grossglockner Alpine Road – the highest surfaced mountain road which is one of the best roads to visit in Austria
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