QUICK FACTS

• Full name: Republic of Austria
• Population: 8.2 million (via UN, 2006)
• Capital: Vienna
• Area: 83,871 sq km (32,383 sq miles)
• Major language: German
• Major religion: Roman Catholic
• Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 82 years (women) (UN)
• Currency: Euro
• Main exports: Machinery, metals, paper, textiles, food, livestock

Austria is a federal state consisting of nine independent federal states: Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tirol, Upper Austria, Vienna and Vorarlberg.

Austrian Flag:

Austrian Coat of Arms