Austria

1. Austria

2. Facts:
• Population: about 8.5 million inhabitants
• Area: 83,879 km²
• 9 States
• Capital: Vienna
• President: Dr. Heinz Fischer
• Joined the European Union in 1995

3. provinces

4. History
• 996: First record showing the name Austria
• 1526: Austria occupied parts of Hungary
• 1804: Foundation of the „Empire of Austria“
• 1918: Dissolution of the Austrian Empire
• 1938: Incorporation of Austria to Germany
• 1945: Austria was divided into British, French, Soviet and American zones
• 1955: Austria regained full independence and all occupation troops left
• 1995: Austria became a member of the European Union

5. Vienna
• Capital
• Population: about 1.8 million inhabitants
• Area: 414.65 km²
• 23 districts
• Mayor: Michael Häupl
• Sights: St. Stephan´s Cathedral, Museum of
fine Arts, Schloss Schönbrunn palace,
Viennese Prater

6. Culture and food

7. Landscape