| 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
- Can you miss work in Austria because of the snow and ice?by The Local on December 20, 2024
Snowed in and can’t make it to work? Austrian law offers protections for employees during extreme weather events. Here’s what you need to know about your rights and responsibilities.
- How you'll be affected by Austria's new income tax brackets in 2025by The Local on December 20, 2024
Austria's income tax brackets are adjusting in 2025 to reflect inflation, with updated thresholds ensuring fairer taxation. Here’s what you need to know about the changes and how they affect your income.
- Is December 26th a normal public holiday in Austria?by The Local on December 19, 2024
Is December 26th a public holiday in Austria? Here's what you need to know about St. Stephen’s Day, its significance, and what to expect regarding celebrations and closures.
- The best Austrian ski resorts within easy reach of Viennaby The Local on December 19, 2024
Looking to hit the slopes without travelling too far from Vienna? Here you can check some of the best ski resorts within two hours of the city, perfect for quick day trips or weekend getaways.
- Austria's coalition could impose stricter integration rules for foreign arrivalsby The Local on December 19, 2024
As negotiations for a coalition government continue, Austria’s political leaders are considering new rules for asylum and integration. The proposals focus on creating structured programs for newcomers whilst tying financial support and benefits to participation.
- Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Thursdayby The Local on December 19, 2024
Income stability improves despite high costs, democracy satisfaction increases, and Vienna busts a cab-based drug ring—plus more stories from Austria on Thursday.
- Can you switch your Austrian student visa to a work permit?by The Local on December 18, 2024
After finishing your studies in Austria, what comes next? From job-seeking visas to work permits, here's how you can navigate residency changes to start your career in Austria.
- How late are shops open in Austria on Christmas Eve?by The Local on December 18, 2024
Christmas Eve is a special day in Austria, with most shops closing earlier than usual. Here's how these rules impact retail opening hours and what you need to know if you’re planning to shop on December 24th.
- Bomb threats force closure of schools in Lower Austriaby The Local on December 17, 2024
A wave of bomb threats in Lower Austria has forced 16 schools in St. Pölten to close leaving thousands of school pupils affected.
- Nine of the best restaurants in Vienna that are open over Christmasby The Local on December 17, 2024
Looking for a festive meal this Christmas? Here’s a list of Vienna’s best restaurants offering Christmas menus on December 24th and 25th.
- Rapid Vienna’s Guido Burgstaller suffers skull fracture in city centre attackby Associated Press (Austria | The Guardian) on December 16, 2024
Player was struck by unidentified man in ViennaAustrian striker played for Cardiff in ChampionshipThe Austrian footballer Guido Burgstaller has been left with serious head injuries, including a skull fracture, after he was attacked in the centre of Vienna, his club, Rapid Vienna, said on Monday.Rapid said the 35-year-old striker was struck by an […]
- UK and other European states suspend Syrians’ asylum applicationsby Ashifa Kassam and agencies (Austria | The Guardian) on December 9, 2024
Austria prepares ‘repatriation and deportation’ programme to country where president has just been deposedThe UK and other European countries have said they will suspend the processing of asylum applications from Syrians after the fall of the Assad regime in Damascus, with Austria already preparing a “repatriation and deportation” programme to the […]
- Recasting masculinity: the cheerleaders subverting Austria’s gender stereotypesby Ashifa Kassam European community affairs correspondent (Austria | The Guardian) on December 7, 2024
Far right’s election victory has breathed new life into the male and non-binary squad FearleadersDressed in short shorts and tight T-shirts, they bounded on to the gymnasium floor. After the female roller derby teams had pushed, pounded and smashed into each other, the men and their pompoms were now on the same court in Vienna, ready to offer up the exact […]
- Why 2025 will be a better year to buy property in Austriaby The Local on December 3, 2024
Buying property in Austria is about to get easier. Here's how changes in lending rules and market trends could open doors for homebuyers.
- Favoriten review – charming kids’ eye view of an inner city Vienna primaryby Cath Clarke (Austria | The Guardian) on December 3, 2024
Ruth Beckermann’s compassionate documentary is testament to a diverse group of delightful seven-year-olds and the brilliance of their dedicated teacherThere are some big personalities in the class of seven-year-olds in an inner city Vienna primary school in this rather lovely and compassionate documentary. It follows three years in the life of the class, […]
