Austria - Österreich

Population … 8,474 millions (2013) Area … 83.879 km² Federal states … 9 Language … German Minority language … Croatian/ Slovenian/ Hungarian Government … Christian Kern

What Austria is famous for Alpine landscape: lots of mountains, lakes, rivers ideal for skiing, hiking, cycling, mountain biking and swimming

Cultural Heritage: many old castles famous churches modern architecture

Land of music: Classical music like Mozart and Strauß Modern music like Falco and Conchita Wurst

The capital Vienna Vienna: 1.7 million inhabitats famous sights like Schönbrunn Palace famous churches like St. Stephan Cathedral Amusement park: Prater

Klagenfurt and Carinthia Lindwurm: landmark commemorating an old legend of a dragon that lived in the lake near Klagenfurt Town Hall: on the main square Neuer Platz Landhaus: seat of the provincial government

Wörthersee Wörthersee: Largest lake in the area Wörtherseemandl: legend about the origin of the sea Pyramidenkogel: highest woodern panorama tower Minimundus: models of famous buildings

Carinthia Other sights in Carinthia: Castle Hochosterwitz: medieval castle with 12 gates Obir Caves: famous drip stone cave Großglockner: highest mountain in Austria

Customs and Traditions Traditional Austrian clothes: Lederhosen and Dirndlkleid Land of singing: many choirs and folk dancing groups

Austrian food and drinks Traditional Austrian food and drinks: Wiener Schnitzel: breaded veal or pork Schweinsbraten: roast pork served with dumplings Desserts: Apfelstrudel and Sachertorte, a chocolate cake Favourite drinks of Austrians: beer, Austrian wine, Almdudler (soft drink), Red Bull