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Austria

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Austria (Österreich)

Location: Central Europe

Capital: Vienna

Population: approx. 8.1 million

Area: 83,870 km²

Land: 82,444 km²

Water: 1,426 km²

Lowest point: Neusiedler See (115 m)

Highest point: Grossglockner – 3,798 m

Longest glacier (2008): Pastirica Glacier

Size: about 4× larger than Slovenia

Regions of Austria

Alps – high peaks, glaciers, ski resorts
Vienna Basin – capital region, imperial palaces, cultural institutions
Danube Corridor – river landscapes, vineyards, Wachau valley
Salzkammergut – lakes, spas, historic towns

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Featured landmarks

Schönbrunn Palace – imperial summer residence and gardens
Hallstatt – lakeside town and salt-mining heritage
Grossglockner – Austria's highest peak and scenic alpine road
Melk Abbey – Baroque monastery above the Danube