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Where is Austria located on the world map?
Austria is located in the central part of Europe and is a state with one of the highest living standards in the world. Austria has no access to the sea, but it is rightfully considered a classic European ski destination.
Geographic coordinates of Austria
Geographical position of Austria: 47.4447975 N
and 14.5458984 east
Interactive map of Austria with cities
In the north, the country borders with the Czech Republic (362 kilometers), in the east with Hungary (366 kilometers), in the northeast with Slovakia (91 kilometers), in the south with Italy (430 kilometers) and Slovenia (330 kilometers), and in the west with Liechtenstein (35 kilometers), Germany (784 kilometers) and Switzerland (164 kilometers). The capital of Austria is the city of Vienna.
Territory of Austria
The area of Austria is 83,879 km², which is the 112th place in this indicator in the world. The population of the country is about 8.46 million people. The greatest length of Austria from north to south is 294 kilometers, and from west to east - 573 kilometers.
Districts of Austria: federal states and districts
Austria is divided into 9 federal states, one of which is the capital of the state. In addition, the state includes the following lands: Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Vorarlberg, Tyrol. The lands of Austria include districts and statutory cities, the districts in turn consist of communities and cities. Capital and statuary cities can also be divided into districts.
The Republic of Austria is a prosperous democratic state located in Central Europe, in the international Danube basin. The state, occupying a small area, only 83,858 sq. km, is a model for those who want to live in organic unity with nature.
Austria is a landlocked continental state. Its northern neighbor is the Czech Republic, in the northeast Austria borders on Slovakia. Austria's eastern border with Hungary is known for being its lowest point. It is the saline lake Neusiedler See, located at an altitude of 115 m above sea level. The southern border of Austria is formed by Slovenia and Italy. The state has the longest border in the west. It is formed by: Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Germany. The most densely populated, economically developed are the eastern regions of the country.
Mountainous relief prevails on the territory of the country: 70% of the area of the state is occupied by the Eastern Alps and their spurs. The highest point in Austria is Mount Grossglockner (3797 m), located in the Central Crystalline Alps. The fame of the mountain is facilitated by the Pasteursee glacier located here, the largest in Europe.
Here is where Austria is located on the world map:
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- a treasure trove of ski resorts, both for professionals and for simple beginners: a huge number of villages, comfortable conditions for skiing. In addition, the country has many cathedrals, castles, monasteries, emphasizing the close connection of the Austrians with religion.
The state is strewn with numerous railways, so it is most convenient for a tourist to travel by train.
The official language is German, but it will not be difficult for a vacationer to find an Austrian who speaks good English.
It is impossible not to say about the national cuisine of the country. Visitors can try meat on the bone, fluffy poppy seed buns, apple strudel and very popular in the country natural Mozartkugel sweets.
Austria is a country that will give a vacationer both spiritual enrichment and a sea of impressions.
Austria on the world map
Below is an interactive map of Austria in Russian from Google. You can move the map to the right and left, up and down with the mouse, as well as change the scale of the map with the "+" and "-" icons, which are located at the bottom right side of the map, or with the mouse wheel. In order to find out where Austria is located on the world map or on the map of Europe, zoom out the map even further in the same way.
In addition to the map with the names of objects, you can view Austria from a satellite if you click on the "Show satellite map" switch in the lower left corner of the map.
Below is another map of Austria. To see the map in full size, click on it and it will open in a new window. You can also print it out and take it with you on the go.
You were presented with the most basic and detailed maps of Austria, which you can always use to find the object of interest to you or for any other purpose. Happy travels!
Austria is a country in Central Europe. A satellite map of Austria shows that the country borders on countries such as the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The area of the country is 83,871 sq. km. Approximately 70% of the country's territory is occupied by mountains, which makes Austria one of the world's centers of ski tourism.
Austria is considered to be one of the richest countries in the world. The country's economy is based on a strong industry, services, tourism, transport, banking and trade. In 2012, the country's GDP per capita was $46,330. The Republic of Austria is part of the Eurozone, the EU and the UN.
Austria is divided into 9 federal states. The largest cities are Vienna (capital), Graz, Linz, Salzburg and Innsbruck. The official language of the country is German.
Lake Achensee
Brief history of Austria
788 - the territory of modern Austria became part of the empire of Charlemagne (first as the Avar, then as the Eastern Mark)
1156 - withdrew from Bavaria and became an independent duchy
1276 - the beginning of the rule of the Habsburgs
1526 - annexation of the Czech Republic and Croatia
1529 and 1683 - The siege of Vienna by the Turks. Defeat of the Turks
1687 annexation of Hungary and Transylvania
1740-1748 - War of the Austrian Succession
Hohe Tauern National Park
1804-1867 – Austrian Empire
1867-1918 – Austria-Hungary
1934 - civil war
1938 - accession to the Third Reich
1955 - the restoration of the sovereignty of Austria, the adoption of a decision on permanent neutrality and non-alignment of the country to any military blocs
1995 - joined the European Union
Hohenwerfen Castle
Sights of Austria
On a detailed satellite map of Austria, you can see numerous natural attractions: the highest mountain in Austria - the Grossglockner, the Dachstein mountain range, the Hohe Tauern mountain range, the Nockberge National Park, the Wörthersee lakes, the Weißensee, the Mondsee, the Plansee, the Klopeiner See and the Achensee.
Christmas Innsbruck
Numerous castles have been preserved on the territory of Austria, among which it is worth highlighting Kreuzenstein Castle, Rosenburg, Hohensalzburg, Liechtenstein, Hohenwerfen, Hellbrunn and Ambras. It is worth seeing the Mirabell Palace in Salzburg, the New Cathedral in Linz, the house with a golden roof in Innsbruck, the Benedictine monastery in Melk, the Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Belvedere palaces in Vienna.
It is also worth visiting the famous ski resorts of Austria - Mayrhofen, Solden, Lech, Zell am See, Obergurgl, Ischgl, located in Central Tyrol, Arlberg, Salzburg, the Ötztal Valley and Carinthia.
