Austria Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Austria |
Common Name | Austria – /ˈɑ.stɹi.ə/ |
Nationality | Austrian(s) – noun, Austrian – adjective |
Independence | Margravate of Austria established in 976; First Republic proclaimed in 1918 and Second Republic proclaimed in 1945 |
Administrative Divisions | 9 states |
Total Population | 9.0 million (#100) with 59.5% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Vienna (capital city) |
Major Languages | German (official) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 93% of total population |
Currency | Euros (EUR) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $505.1 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $55,900 (#22) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 83,871 sq km / 32,383 sq mi (#114) with 1.7% water area |
Geographic Region | Europe – Western Europe |
Bordering Countries | Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland |
Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Bundeshymne” (Federal Hymn)