Area: 83,589 sq km (32,378 sq. miles)
Population: 829 2322 (20060
Capital: Vienna
Language: German
Religion: 89% Catholic, 6% Protestant
Time Zone: GMT+1
Electricity: 220V AC, 50Hz
Passport: Valid passport required by all except EU nationals
Currency: Austrian Schilling (Asch) = 100 Groschen
Health: No special precautions
Climate: Summers are warm, and winters are sunny with enough snow for winter sports
International Dialling Code: 1+43
Austria is a landlocked country, bordered by Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Germany, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Hungary, Slovenia and Italy. It is predominantly Alpine. The imposing Dachstein of Upper Austria, the massive Tyrolean peaks, the lakes of Carinthia and Salzkammergut, the River Danube and the forests of Styria are amongst the many outstanding features of this country.