Tirol is a region in Austria with around 705,000 inhabitants located between Italy and Germany, known for its mountainous landscape and skiing. Some key facts about Tirol are that Innsbruck is the capital city, Ötzi the Iceman was discovered there in 1991, and the region is famous for its traditional food, clothing, music and home to the Swarowski crystal company.

1. TirolMichael Haratzmüller & Zoe Kernegger

2. BasicsInhabitants: 705.000Size: 12.650 km²Capital: InnsbruckLandmark: Golden RoofHighest Mountain: Weißkugel 3.739mRivers: Inn, Drau & LechNext to: Italy, Germany

3. HistoryVIP‘s: Andreas Hofer 1767 – 1810(freedomfighter)Ötzi was discoveredin 1991. He‘s 5300 yearsold!Splitting of South-Tyrol after the 1st World War.

4. Land of MountainsSkiingandwalking in themountainsofTyrol – thingsthatshouldbedonebyeveryoneat least once in yourlife!

5. Ötztaler Alps

6. The Capital - Innsbruck

7. Famous FoodTyrolean Food:„Gröstl“ withpotatoesBacon & Cheese

8. TraditionTraditional clothingandmusicisverypopular.

9. Swarowski The Company Swarowskiislocated in Tyrol (Wattens).