Austria

Austria is a popular destination for guests from all over the world, who appreciate its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, delicious local cuisine, hospitality and safety.

Austria lies in southern Central Europe, stretching from the eastern Alps to the Danube basin. It is a federal state with a total area of 83,858 sq. km and consists of nine provinces: Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol, Upper Austria, Vienna and Vorarlberg. With the recent expansion of the European Community, Austria is truly situated at the heart of Europe, making it an interesting location for tourists, students and businesses alike.

According to the latest population statistics (1999), Austria has a population of 8.09 million, of which 98% speak German. Additionally, there are six officially recognized ethnic groups that are found in five Austrian provinces.

Austria St. Pölten Location Library Campus Sport Accommodation Leisure & Culture	Contact \| Sitemap Deutsch Home > Campus > Austria Austria Austria is a popular destination for guests from all over the world, who appreciate its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, delicious local cuisine, hospitality and safety. Austria lies in southern Central Europe, stretching from the eastern Alps to the Danube basin. It is a federal state with a total area of 83,858 sq. km and consists of nine provinces: Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol, Upper Austria, Vienna and Vorarlberg. With the recent expansion of the European Community, Austria is truly situated at the heart of Europe, making it an interesting location for tourists, students and businesses alike. According to the latest population statistics (1999), Austria has a population of 8.09 million, of which 98% speak German. Additionally, there are six officially recognized ethnic groups that are found in five Austrian provinces.

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