Austria
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Capital
Vienna
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Local time
8:45
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Population
8.83 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+43
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Currency
€ EUR (euro)
Austria
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Capital
Vienna
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Local time
8:45
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Population
8.83 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+43
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Currency
€ EUR (euro)
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Average Salary
$ 3 761
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Petrol price
€ 1.60 pl
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Precipitation
1 110mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
83 858 km2
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Protected Area
28%
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Forest Area
47%
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Agricultural area
32%
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Railways
4937km
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Annual air passengers
14.72 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Austrians - 91 %
former Yugoslavs
Turks - 1 %
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Religion
Roman Catholic - 74 %
Protestant - 5 %
Islam - 4 %
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Languages
German
Turkish
Serbian
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Armed Forces
21 350
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Murders
1 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
8.5 l/person
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Smoking
35.5%
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Diabetes
6.9%
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Tuberculosis
8 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
construction, machinery, vehicles and parts, food, metals, chemicals, lumber and wood, paper and paperboard, communications equipment
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Agriculture
grains, potatoes, wine, fruit, dairy products, cattle, pigs, poultry, lumber
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Natural Resources
oil, coal, lignite, timber, iron ore, copper, zinc, antimony, magnesite
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Energy Import
62%
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Natural Resources
oil, coal, lignite, timber, iron ore, copper, zinc, antimony, magnesite
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Renewable Energy
35%
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CO2 Emissions
58 712kt
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Ease of Business
22 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
118
What not to do when visiting Austria
Austria Don't hide your face largely or entirely - people wearing such clothing (e.g. the burka and nikab) risk a fine. There's no exemption for tourists.
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Austria Don't be late for the meetings - punctuality is taken seriously.
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Austria Don't forget Austrians are more formal than most countries. Better to avoid using first names until invited to use them. Start with Mr. "Surname".
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Did you know?
The croissant was invented in Austria.
Austria Don't be surprised Austrians are more reserved about giving & receiving compliments and avoid public affection.
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Western Europe Don't block the bike lanes and don't step into it.
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Europe Don’t forget to handshake when greeting (men). Women usually greet with light kisses on both cheeks (”air kisses” where you just touch cheeks and kiss the air), a handshake is common on first meeting. Eye contact is important.
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Europe Don't smack or slurp - it's not appreciated.
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Europe Don't avoid eye contact business and personal conversations. It's a sign of courtesy.
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Did you know?
Austria’s chancellor is the youngest currently serving head of government in the world.
Europe Don't enter buses, trains or similar before everyone who wants to get out has done so.
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Europe Don't forget to wear reflectors when riding a bike or walking at dark.
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