Official name | Republic of Austria |
Date established | 12 November 1918 (Republic proclaimed) |
Region | Europe — Central Europe |
Capital city | Vienna |
Population (2024 est.) | ~9.15 million |
Area | 83,871 km² |
Density | ~109/km² |
Currency | Euro (EUR) |
Official language | German |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2) |
Calling code | +43 |
Major religions | Christianity (Catholic majority) |
Emergency – Police | 133 |
Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance | 144 |
National symbol | Black eagle |
National flower | Edelweiss |
National animal | Lipizzaner horse |
National sport | Alpine skiing |
Literacy rate | ~99% |
Human Development Index | 0.921 (UNDP 2023/24) |
GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$583 billion |
Major industry | Machinery, steel, chemicals, tourism |
National festival | National Day — 26 October |
Climate | Temperate, alpine in west |