National Name: Österreich
Location: Austria is located in Central Europe and more than half of it's surface is covered by the Alps
Population: Approx. 8,3 million
Size: 83,855 km2
Federal states: 9
- Vienna (Wien)
- Lower Austria (Niederösterreich)
- Upper Austria (Oberösterreich)
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- Burgenland
- Carinthia (Kärnten)
- Salzburg
- Styria (Steiermark)
- Tyrol (Tirol)
- Vorarlberg
Language: The national language is German. It’s basically the same language like in Germany; however the pronunciation and some words are different. Even though Austria is rather small, there are many different dialects within Austria.
Religion: The majority of Austrian citizens are Catholics
Political system: Democracy
Federal President: Heinz Fischer
Federal Chancellor: Werner Feymann
National Flag: Red - White - Red
Time zone: UTC +1
Currency: EURO (€)
Calling code:
Neighboring countries: Germany, Check Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein
National sports: Skiing, football
Famous for: Culture, Music, Art, Nature, Wellness, Sports
Highest mountain: Großglockner: 3.798 Meter (12,457 feet)
Tab water: Mostly drinking water
Internet code: . at
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Most people agree that sometimes the simplest things can seem much more difficult in a new city. But in Vienna, your in luck: Every month, The Vienna Review untangles issues like how to get a visa, prep a British Christmas Dinner in Wien, or find a English language or bi-lingual kindergarten.
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Taxing the Expats
U.S. citizens living abroad are required to file income tax returns. The United States is in fact the only industrialized country in the world that taxes its citizens’ income overseas. Now, in hopes of upping federal tax revenue, the IRS is heightening controls abroad.
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