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Continent: Europe
Location: In S central Europe. Neighbors: Switzerland, Liechtenstein on W, Germany, Czech Republic on N, Slovakia, Hungary on E, Slovenia, Italy on S.
Area: 32,383 sq mi, 83,871 sq km
Form of Government: Federal state with two legislative houses (Federal Council 64) and (National Council 183)
Population: (2007) 8,319,000
Population Density: (2007) persons per sq mi 256.9, persons per sq km 99.2
Principal Language(s): German (official) Turkish, Serbian, Croatian (official in Burgenland)
Religions: Roman Catholic 74%, Protestant 5%, Muslim 4%, none 12%.
Capital: Vienna
Capital Population: 1,651,437
Capital Average Temperature: N/A
Major Cities: Graz 244,604, Linz 188,362, Salzburg 148,473, Innsbruck 116,851.
Topography: Austria is primarily mountainous with the Alps and foothills covering the western and southern provinces. The eastern provinces and Vienna are located in the Danube River Basin
Economy: G.D.P. $319.7 billion
G.D.P. per Capita: $ 39,000
Vital Statistics: Birth rate per 1,000 population (2005) 9.5 (world average 20.3). Death rate per 1,000 population (2005) 9.1 (world avg. 8.6). Total fertility rate (avg. births per childbearing woman 2005) 1.41. Life expectancy at birth (2005): male 76.7 years, female 82.2 years.
Credit cards:
Major credit cards are accepted in large cities. However, some smaller hotels may require bills to be paid in cash.
ATM:
ATMs are available throughout Austria, especially in the major towns and cities. Most accept all of the major bank cards, including Visa and American Express. In Austria ATMs are called Bankomats and can be identified by a sign with a green stripe above a blue stripe.
Travellers cheques:
These are widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in a major currency (Euros, US Dollars, Pounds Sterling).
Banking hours:
Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri 0800-1230 and 1330-1500; Thurs 0800-1230 and 1330-1730. Different opening hours may be kept in the various federal provinces. The exchange counters at airports and at railway stations are generally open from the first to the last flight or train, which usually means 0800-2200 including weekends.
Currency restriction:
There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding €10,000 or equivalent must be declared if travelling from or to a country outside the European Union.
Currency exchange:
Foreign currencies and traveller's cheques can be exchanged at all banks, savings banks and exchange counters at airports and railway stations at the official exchange rates.
