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Interesting facts about Austria
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More than 90% of the population speak German. It is official throughout the country. It should also be noted Slovenian, Croatian and Hungarian languages that have official status in the regions of Carinthia and Burgenland. Enormous popularity among the younger generations use French and English.
Austria is one of the first countries in the world that more than 50% switched to energy-saving technologies. At the moment the country receives more than 65% of electricity from renewable energy sources. Also provides for possible growth of this index by several percent.
The population of Austria is 8.5 million people, with an area of 83 871 km2. The country is one of the richest and developed countries of the world, is an interesting fact.
About 50% of Austrian men and 20% of women are overweight, but only 8.6% are obese (the lowest rate in Europe)!
According to the latest polls, it became known that the majority of Austrians spend their free time doing sport and active recreation.
A quarter of the population of Austria lives in Vienna!
An interesting fact about Austria: Adolf Hitler was born in Braunau-am-Inn in Upper Austria. It should be noted that in this town, things happen one of the parts of the I-th volume of "War and peace" Tolstoy.
Austria is the only EU country which is not a member of NATO.
Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria with a population of 1.7 million people — an interesting fact.
The Austrian flag is one of the oldest national flags in the world.
The official currency of Austria is the Euro.
An interesting fact about Austria: "Tiergarten schönbrunn" is the first zoo in the world! It was founded in Vienna in 1752. In honor of the 260th anniversary of the attractions in 2012 were a Grand celebration and replenishment quantity of animals.
Austria has a very low unemployment rate. It is interesting to know that in Europe the Austrians call "incorrigible workaholics", as most of the population works for 9 hours a day for a long time and stay at work.
Interesting fact: Austrian inventor Josef Maiersperger in 1818 created the world's first sewing machine!
"Haslauer" – the first in the world official hotel! It was founded in 803 year and already more than XII centuries continuously performs its functions.
The largest cemetery in Europe, located in Vienna. At the moment in the cemetery "Zentralfriedhof" is about 3 million tombs, including the graves of Beethoven, Gluck, Brahms, Strauss, Schubert...
An interesting fact about Austria: schönbrunn Palace has over 1440 rooms. It is not only the former residence of the Habsburgs, but also a popular attraction, the real pride of Austria.
Austria has given the world many famous classical music composers, including Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Liszt, J. Strauss, Mahler, Bruckner. Every year there are hundreds of music festivals dedicated to these great musicians and composers.
The world famous, stunning Hollywood actor and former Governor of California (elected twice in 2003 and 2006) Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in the village of Thal, near Graz (Austria), is an interesting fact.
Ferdinand Porsche founder of the German sports car company Porsche was from Austria!
Interesting fact: the Austrian Alps cover 62% of the country.
The highest point in Austria is the großglockner (3798 m). It is interesting to know that the country has 13 peaks above 3,000 m, and 34 above 2000 meters.
Neusiedl is the largest natural lake in Austria. It is included in the UNESCO world heritage list and is the most popular natural attraction.
An interesting fact about Austria: 74.5% of the population – Catholics (adherents of the Roman Catholic Church), 4.9% Lutheran, 12% atheist, 8% — representatives of other faiths. Interesting to know that in 1991, atheists were 5% less!
The name Austria came from the German word "Osterreich", which means "Eastern Empire". The word originated during the Holy Roman Empire.
Krimml is the highest waterfall in Europe. Its height is 380 metres high!
The first youth winter Olympics held in Austria in 2012 (in the medal standings of the Austrian national team took the 3rd place). – interesting fact.
The country joined the UN in 1954.
The Austro-Hungarian Empire lasted 52 years from 1867 to 1918.
An interesting fact about Austria: the world's largest emerald (2860 carat) is located in the Imperial Treasury of the Hofburg Palace in Vienna.
Football is the most popular sport in Austria.
Austria spends on defense 0.9% of GDP, which is 1.5 billion dollars (one of the lowest in Europe).
Interesting fact: in Vienna and other major cities have a unique otrezvitel machines, which operate on the principle of conventional coffee machines. You only need one coin and your drunk as a hand lift!
Austria is the country that gave the world the Viennese waltz and the oldest Ferris wheel.
Austria is one of the first countries in the world that more than 50% switched to energy-saving technologies. At the moment the country receives more than 65% of electricity from renewable energy sources. Also provides for possible growth of this index by several percent.
The population of Austria is 8.5 million people, with an area of 83 871 km2. The country is one of the richest and developed countries of the world, is an interesting fact.
About 50% of Austrian men and 20% of women are overweight, but only 8.6% are obese (the lowest rate in Europe)!
According to the latest polls, it became known that the majority of Austrians spend their free time doing sport and active recreation.
A quarter of the population of Austria lives in Vienna!
An interesting fact about Austria: Adolf Hitler was born in Braunau-am-Inn in Upper Austria. It should be noted that in this town, things happen one of the parts of the I-th volume of "War and peace" Tolstoy.
Austria is the only EU country which is not a member of NATO.
Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria with a population of 1.7 million people — an interesting fact.
The Austrian flag is one of the oldest national flags in the world.
The official currency of Austria is the Euro.
An interesting fact about Austria: "Tiergarten schönbrunn" is the first zoo in the world! It was founded in Vienna in 1752. In honor of the 260th anniversary of the attractions in 2012 were a Grand celebration and replenishment quantity of animals.
Austria has a very low unemployment rate. It is interesting to know that in Europe the Austrians call "incorrigible workaholics", as most of the population works for 9 hours a day for a long time and stay at work.
Interesting fact: Austrian inventor Josef Maiersperger in 1818 created the world's first sewing machine!
"Haslauer" – the first in the world official hotel! It was founded in 803 year and already more than XII centuries continuously performs its functions.
The largest cemetery in Europe, located in Vienna. At the moment in the cemetery "Zentralfriedhof" is about 3 million tombs, including the graves of Beethoven, Gluck, Brahms, Strauss, Schubert...
An interesting fact about Austria: schönbrunn Palace has over 1440 rooms. It is not only the former residence of the Habsburgs, but also a popular attraction, the real pride of Austria.
Austria has given the world many famous classical music composers, including Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Liszt, J. Strauss, Mahler, Bruckner. Every year there are hundreds of music festivals dedicated to these great musicians and composers.
The world famous, stunning Hollywood actor and former Governor of California (elected twice in 2003 and 2006) Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in the village of Thal, near Graz (Austria), is an interesting fact.
Ferdinand Porsche founder of the German sports car company Porsche was from Austria!
Interesting fact: the Austrian Alps cover 62% of the country.
The highest point in Austria is the großglockner (3798 m). It is interesting to know that the country has 13 peaks above 3,000 m, and 34 above 2000 meters.
Neusiedl is the largest natural lake in Austria. It is included in the UNESCO world heritage list and is the most popular natural attraction.
An interesting fact about Austria: 74.5% of the population – Catholics (adherents of the Roman Catholic Church), 4.9% Lutheran, 12% atheist, 8% — representatives of other faiths. Interesting to know that in 1991, atheists were 5% less!
The name Austria came from the German word "Osterreich", which means "Eastern Empire". The word originated during the Holy Roman Empire.
Krimml is the highest waterfall in Europe. Its height is 380 metres high!
The first youth winter Olympics held in Austria in 2012 (in the medal standings of the Austrian national team took the 3rd place). – interesting fact.
The country joined the UN in 1954.
The Austro-Hungarian Empire lasted 52 years from 1867 to 1918.
An interesting fact about Austria: the world's largest emerald (2860 carat) is located in the Imperial Treasury of the Hofburg Palace in Vienna.
Football is the most popular sport in Austria.
Austria spends on defense 0.9% of GDP, which is 1.5 billion dollars (one of the lowest in Europe).
Interesting fact: in Vienna and other major cities have a unique otrezvitel machines, which operate on the principle of conventional coffee machines. You only need one coin and your drunk as a hand lift!
Austria is the country that gave the world the Viennese waltz and the oldest Ferris wheel.
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