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Austria — silhouette, capital and facts
Austria is in Europe and its capital is Vienna. With about 9 million people and 83,879 km², it ranks 113th in area and 97th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Austria, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Vienna
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- about 9 million
- Area
- 83,879 km²
- Language
- German
- Currency
- Euro
- Flag colors
- red, white
Borders
Austria shares a land border with 5 countries: Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Fun facts about Austria
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg in 1756.
- The Alps cover about two thirds of Austria's territory.
- The Sachertorte, a chocolate cake with apricot jam, was created in Vienna in 1832.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Austria?
The capital of Austria is Vienna.
Which continent is Austria in?
Austria is in Europe.
Which countries border Austria?
Austria shares a land border with 5 countries: Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Slovenia, Slovakia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Austria?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Austria is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Austria?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg in 1756. The Alps cover about two thirds of Austria's territory. The Sachertorte, a chocolate cake with apricot jam, was created in Vienna in 1832.
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