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Austria. Where is Austria?. Map of Austria. FACTS Area: 83.858 sq km Austria Inhabitans: appr. 8 million inhabitants, 98% speak German Religions: appr. 74 % of the Austrians are Roman Catholic, 5 % are Protestant, the rest belongs to other religious denominations.
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FACTSArea: 83.858 sq km Austria Inhabitans: appr. 8 million inhabitants, 98% speak GermanReligions: appr. 74 % of the Austrians are Roman Catholic, 5 % are Protestant, the rest belongs to other religious denominations
Ethnics: The six ethnic groups officially recognized (Croatians, Roma, Slovaks, Slovenians, Czechs and Hungarians) are concentrated in the east and south of the countryProvinces: 9 federal provinces: Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol, Vorarlberg and the capitol Vienna
Politics: • Parliament: two chambers • Nationalrat (national council ) • Bundesrat (Upper House) • Member of EU since 1995
Economy • 12 richest country in the world • Well developed social market economy • High standard of living • Tourism most important part of economy.
Education • Public school system • Private schools • University system