1. AUSTRIA

2. General information Official name: Republic of AustriaOfficial name: Republic of Austria Population: 8,199,783 (2007)Population: 8,199,783 (2007) Official language: GermanOfficial language: German One of the richest countries in the worldOne of the richest countries in the world Religion: 66% are Roman CatholicReligion: 66% are Roman Catholic Currency: EuroCurrency: Euro Is divided into nine states: Vorarlberg, Tyrol, Salzburg, Carinthia, Upper Austria, Styria, Lower Austria, Burgenland, ViennaIs divided into nine states: Vorarlberg, Tyrol, Salzburg, Carinthia, Upper Austria, Styria, Lower Austria, Burgenland, Vienna

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4. History Goes back many centuries. The name Austria was mentioned for the first time in a record in 996 A.D. First mention of Ostarrichi

5. Austrian State Treaty 1955 Declaration of the State Treaty, May 15, 1955, Upper Belvedere Palace With the signing of the Austrian State Treaty, Austria was guaranteed independence by the Allied Powers – the U.S., Great Britain, France and the Soviet Union. Austria declared at the same time its continued neutrality.

6. European Union In 1995 Austria joined the European Union.In 1995 Austria joined the European Union. In 2002 the EURO was introduced as the common European currency.In 2002 the EURO was introduced as the common European currency. Presidency of the European Union in 1998 and 2006Presidency of the European Union in 1998 and 2006 European flagThe EURO The European Parliament in Brussels

7. Political System The Parliament in Vienna Austria is a Federal Republic. Austrias head of state: Federal President: Dr. Heinz Fischer Austrias head of government: Federal Chancellor: Werner Faymann

8. Culture The World Economic Forum in Davos ranked Austria as the 2nd most attractive tourist country in the world. Vienna is the most livable city.The World Economic Forum in Davos ranked Austria as the 2nd most attractive tourist country in the world. Vienna is the most livable city. Examples :Examples : –Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Celebrating Vienna New Years ConcertCelebrating Vienna New Years Concert Considered one of the finest in the worldConsidered one of the finest in the world

9. Culture –Vienna Boys Choir A choir of boy sopranos and altos based in ViennaA choir of boy sopranos and altos based in Vienna –Vienna Opera Ball Annual Austrian society event which takes place in the Vienna State OperaAnnual Austrian society event which takes place in the Vienna State Opera –Spanish Riding School Oldest and last Riding School in the worldOldest and last Riding School in the world

10. Traditional food KaiserschmarrnKaiserschmarrn Wiener SchnitzelWiener Schnitzel SachertorteSachertorte

11. Traditional food ApfelstrudelApfelstrudel GröstlGröstl TafelspitzTafelspitz Knödel und SauerkrautKnödel und Sauerkraut

12. Famous buildings Vienna:Vienna: St. Stephens cathedral City hall BurgtheaterFerris-wheel

13. Famous buildings Vienna:Vienna: Hofburg Schönbrunn Palace Karlskirche

14. Famous places Graz:Graz: Clock tower Linz: Main square Innsbruck: Golden Roof

15. Austria in the world Wolfgang A. Mozart (1756-1791)Wolfgang A. Mozart (1756-1791) Franz Schubert (1797-1828)Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Johann Strauss (1804-1849)Johann Strauss (1804-1849) Sigmund Freud ( 1856-1939)Sigmund Freud ( 1856-1939) –Founder of the psychoanalytic school of psychology. Ferdinand Porsche (1875-1951)Ferdinand Porsche (1875-1951) –Automotive engineer, designed the original Volkswagen Beetle. Christoph WaltzChristoph Waltz –actor, winner of the academy award

16. Lake Hallstatt

17. Mountains in Tyrol

18. Danube by night

19. Austrian National Library

20. Traditional clothes

21. Christmas market in Vienna