| Area Total | 83,871 sq km |
| Climate | temperate; continental, cloudy; cold winters with frequent rain and some snow in lowlands and snow in mountains; moderate summers with occasional showers |
| Natural Resources | oil, coal, lignite, timber, iron ore, copper, zinc, antimony, magnesite, tungsten, graphite, salt, hydropower |
| Imports | Germany 41.8%, Italy 5.8%, Switzerland 5.5%, Czech Republic 4.4%, Netherlands 4.2% (2017) – machinery and equipment, motor vehicles, chemicals, metal goods, oil and oil products, natural gas; foodstuffs |
| Exports | Germany 29.4%, US 6.3%, Italy 6.2%, Switzerland 5.1%, France 4.8%, Slovakia 4.8% (2017) – machinery and equipment, motor vehicles and parts, manufactured goods, chemicals, iron and steel, foodstuffs |
| Government | federal parliamentary republic |
| Capital | Vienna |
| Population | 8,793,370 (July 2018 est.) |
| Ethnicity | Austrian 80.8%, German 2.6%, Bosnian and Herzegovinian 1.9%, Turkish 1.8%, Serbian 1.6%, Romanian 1.3%, other 10% (2018 est.) |
| Language | German (official nationwide) 88.6%, Turkish 2.3%, Serbian 2.2%, Croatian (official in Burgenland) 1.6%, other (includes Slovene, official in southern Carinthia, and Hungarian, official in Burgenland) 5.3% (2001 est.) |
News about Austria
- Austria orders YouTube to give users access to their data
by The Local Austria on August 29, 2025Austria’s data protection authority said on Friday that it has ordered YouTube to comply with EU regulations and respond to requests by users for access to data that it holds on them.
- What’s on in Austria: The events not to miss in September 2025
by The Local Austria on August 29, 2025September brings harvest parades, music festivals and folk fairs across Austria. These are some of the country’s most colourful and authentic events.
- EXCLUSIVE: Austrian airports reveal timeline for rollout of EES passport checks
by The Local Austria on August 28, 2025Austria will start introducing the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) at airports from October 12th, with Vienna confirmed as the first location to rollout the checks for non-EU travellers, The Local has been told.
- How Vienna commuters will be hit by tram and U-Bahn disruption this autumn
by The Local Austria on August 28, 2025With summer works largely complete, many of Vienna’s tram and underground lines are back on track. But fresh disruptions are planned for the autumn. Here’s what to expect.
- German Word of the Day: der Umweg
by The Local Austria on August 27, 2025Sometimes the fastest route isn’t the one you end up taking - and in German, there’s a clear word for that: Umweg.
- The best things to do in Vienna this weekend
by The Local Austria on August 27, 2025From street festivals to wine traditions, Vienna is buzzing with events at the end of August. Here are some highlights to add to your weekend plans.
- Vienna to host Career Day with free advice, talks, and training discounts
by The Local Austria on August 27, 2025From job application tips to AI in the workplace, this September event aims to support those navigating Austria’s changing labour market.
- 'Melts on the tongue': Why Austrians prefer their German to standard German
by The Local Austria on August 26, 2025Austrian German is 'more beautiful and correct' than standard German, according to Austrians who took part in a new comprehensive language survey.
- What makes Austria one of the safest countries in the world?
by The Local Austria on August 26, 2025Austria slipped one place but still ranks in the top five in the Global Peace Index 2025. What makes the country so peaceful and safe?
- LISTED: The new flights from Austria in autumn 2025
by The Local Austria on August 21, 2025Austria's airports are gearing up for a busy autumn with more flights to popular long-and short-haul destinations and a few new routes.
- Everything that changes in Austria in September 2025by The Local Austria on August 20, 2025
From new transparency rules to the end of summer driving bans and traditional measures, here’s a roundup of what will be different in Austria this September.
- Austria’s 'Papamonat' explained: who qualifies, how much is paid, and the rules to follow
by The Local Austria on August 19, 2025Since 2019, Austria has guaranteed fathers and second parents the right to take a month off work after their child’s birth. Here’s how it works and what financial support is available.
- What Austria’s salary data shows about age, experience and gender pay gaps
by The Local Austria on August 18, 2025Statistics Austria data reveal where median incomes peak – and how the gender pay gap grows with age.
- What is Austria's ÖBB Vorteilscard and is the travel card worth it?
by The Local Austria on August 1, 2025Whether you’re commuting across Austria or planning weekend getaways, the ÖBB Vorteilscard could help you cut your train travel costs in half. Here's what you need to know.
- Why hikers with dogs face extra risks near cows in Austria
by The Local Austria on July 14, 2025A woman was seriously injured after a herd of cows charged during a hike in Styria. Here's why experts say dog owners must be extra cautious.
