Austria Facts for Kids: Alps, Vienna & Danube

Austria is a landlocked country in central Europe, much of it shaped by the Eastern Alps. These Austria facts for kids cover geography, states, government and symbols.

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Quick Austria Facts for Kids

1. Vienna is the capital and largest city.
2. German is the official language.
3. Austria uses the euro.
4. Austria has nine federal states.
5. Austria is a federal republic.
6. The country is landlocked.
7. Austria joined the European Union in 1995.

Geography Facts

8. The Alps cover much of western and central Austria.
9. Grossglockner is Austria’s highest mountain.
10. The Danube flows through northern Austria and Vienna.
11. Austria borders eight countries.
12. Lake Neusiedl lies partly in Austria and partly in Hungary.
13. Vienna lies in the eastern part of the country.

History and Symbols

14. The Austrian flag is red-white-red.
15. The modern Republic of Austria dates from the 20th century.
16. Austria declared permanent neutrality in 1955.
17. Vienna was a major centre of the Habsburg monarchy.
18. Austria is famous for classical-music traditions linked with composers such as Mozart and Haydn.

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Trusted Sources

• Statistics Austria
• Official Austria Government Portal