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Key Facts about Austria

April 18, 2026

India and Austria recently signed multiple agreements and announcements aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation across defence, trade, technology, education, and culture.

About Austria:

  • It is a largely mountainous landlocked country of south-central Europe.
  • Capital: Vienna
  • Austria is bordered by 8 countries: by the Czech Republic in the north; by Slovakia in the northeast; by Hungary in the east; by Slovenia in the south; by Italy in the southwest; by Switzerland and Liechtenstein in the west; and by Germany in the northwest.
  • Most of Austria (70%) is covered by the Alpine Region, central and west, as the Alps extend on into Austria from Switzerland.
  • It has a temperate and alpine climate.
  • The Danube is the most significant river in the country. It's the second-longest river in Europe and a vital waterway for commerce.
  • Ethnic groups: Germans, Turks, Serbs, Croats, Slovenes, and Bosnians; other recognized minorities include Hungarians, Czechs, Slovaks, and Roma.
  • Languages: The majority of the population speaks German, which is also the country's official language. Other local official languages are Croatian, Hungarian, and Slovene.
  • Political System: It is a federal parliamentary republic with a chancellor who is the head of government and a president who is the head of state.

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