Austria
Republic of Austria
Europe · Central Europe
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
composer
He was a musical genius whose works made him one of history's most famous composers.
Local Delicacy
Wiener Schnitzel
This classic dish features a thin breaded and fried veal cutlet.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Schönbrunn Palace
This grand former imperial residence is one of Austria's most visited landmarks.
Agriculture & Produce
Wheat is one of Austria's principal arable crops and a leading cereal by cultivated area and value.
Apples are Austria's leading fruit crop, especially important in eastern and southern growing regions.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
Piano is central to Austria's renowned classical tradition from Mozart to Schubert.
Violin is a defining instrument in Austrian classical, chamber, and folk music.
Zither is strongly associated with Austrian folk music and Alpine musical identity.
Accordion is widely used in Austrian folk and dance music, especially in rural regions.
Clarinet is prominent in Austrian wind bands, folk ensembles, and classical performance.
Major Rivers
Bordering Countries
Traditional Dress
Traditional Austrian dirndl and lederhosen (illustration)