| 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
- US thinktank climate science deniers working with rightwingers in EU parliamentby Helena Horton, Sam Bright and Clare Carlile (Austria | The Guardian) on January 22, 2025
Representatives of Heartland Institute linking up with MEPs to campaign against environmental policiesClimate science deniers from a US-based thinktank have been working with rightwing politicians in Europe to campaign against environmental policies, the Guardian can reveal.MEPs have been accused of “rolling out the red carpet for climate deniers” to […]
- Why you might have trouble finding eggs in Austria right nowby The Local on January 22, 2025
Egg shortages in Austrian supermarkets are leaving shoppers with fewer choices. Here's what you need to know about the factors behind the scarcity and how it’s affecting consumers and businesses.
- Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesdayby The Local on January 22, 2025
Shortage of skilled workers continues to challenge the economy, FPÖ and ÖVP negotiate contentious coalition topics, and the Michelin Guide returns with a new three-star restaurant—plus more stories from Austria on Wednesday.
- Austria's Greens demand entry ban for Elon Musk over suspected Nazi saluteby The Local on January 21, 2025
Austria’s Green Party has called for an entry ban on Elon Musk, citing a suspected Nazi salute during Trump’s inauguration.
- The changes to Austria’s night trains passengers should know aboutby The Local on January 21, 2025
Night train travel in Austria will see major changes in the months ahead, from cancelled routes to new services and upgraded trains. Here’s what travellers need to know about the changes.
- How Austria could feel the impact of Trump's returnby The Local on January 21, 2025
Donald Trump's return as US president has naturally raised questions in Austria about the potential impact on the country, from possible trade restrictions to a likely boost for the far-right.
- The new flights to and from Austria in 2025by The Local on January 21, 2025
Austrian airports are adding new routes for 2025, including EasyJet’s return to Vienna with a daily flight to Milan, plus Salzburg’s new connections to Spain.
- Austria’s ‘firewall’ against the far right collapsed. Could the unthinkable happen in Germany too? | John Kampfnerby John Kampfner (Austria | The Guardian) on January 21, 2025
Events in Vienna are forcing Germany’s bickering mainstream parties to rally together. But the AfD could yet outflank the centreCould Germany go the way of Austria? Could the party of the far right be invited to form a government? What was previously deemed impossible, then revised down to improbable, is now possible. There are two scenarios in which this […]
- Are child seats required by law for kids in taxis in Austria?by The Local on January 20, 2025
If you are planning to take a taxi or Uber with your child in Austria then it's good to know the rules and expert advice to ensure your journey is safe and you don't break any laws.
- Austria’s greenhouse gas emissions decline, but challenges remainby The Local on January 20, 2025
Greenhouse gas emissions in Austria dropped to 68.6 million tons in 2023, with progress attributed to climate policies and reduced fossil fuel consumption.
- What the Burgenland election result means for Austria and Viennaby The Local on January 20, 2025
The election result in the Austrian state of Burgenland on Sunday will have an impact far beyond the region, with Vienna and Austria’s federal government watching closely to what happens next.
- UK to hike cost of ETA visa for arrivals but relaxes airport transit ruleby The Local on January 17, 2025
The UK has proposed a 60 percent increase to its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) cost, which is already in place for non-EU travellers but set to be rolled out for all EU arrivals in April.
- Austria is set for a far-right chancellor. For the EU it’s the ‘new normal’by Jon Henley Europe correspondent (Austria | The Guardian) on January 17, 2025
If Herbert Kickl becomes chancellor, Vienna will join list of disruptive member states, putting EU policies in perilWhen Austria’s Freedom party (FPÖ) entered government 25 years ago, shock waves reverberated around Europe. Punitive measures were imposed, diplomatic visits cancelled and Belgium even suggested the EU could do without the Alpine […]
- From rock to classical: Austria’s must-visit festivals this summerby The Local on January 16, 2025
Whether it’s the Donauinselfest in Vienna or jazz in the Alps, Austria’s summer festivals offer something for everyone.
- REVEALED: The best-paying jobs in Austria in 2025 and where they areby The Local on January 14, 2025
Austria’s best-paying jobs have been revealed. From doctors to IT experts, see where the money is and how Vienna leads the way for top salaries in 2025.
