Situated in Central Europe, Austria ๐ฆ๐น (officially Republic of Austria) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 9.2 million and a total area of 83,871 kmยฒ, it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Austria through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Vienna, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Austria located?
Geographically, Austria belongs to Central Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 83,871 kmยฒ, which makes it the 116th largest country or territory on Earth.
As a landlocked country, Austria has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland.
The capital city is Vienna, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how austrian life really works.
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Who lives in Austria?
Around 9.2 million people live in Austria, making it the 99th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Austria is called a Austrian.
The main language spoken here is Austro-Bavarian German. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Austria โ from markets and music to family traditions โ is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol โฌ). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Austria is +43. Websites from the country typically use the .at internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Austria are its flag, its capital Vienna, and its approximate population of 9.2 million.
Neighbouring countries
Austria shares borders with 8 countries:
Fun facts about Austria
- Austria's flag emoji is ๐ฆ๐น โ its two-letter country code is AT and its three-letter code is AUT.
- Austria covers 83,871 kmยฒ, ranking 116th in the world by area.
- With about 9.2 million people, Austria holds the 99th spot in the world population ranking.
- Austria is a member state of the United Nations.
- Austria is one of the world's landlocked countries โ it has no sea coastline.
Austria โ frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Austria?
- The capital of Austria is Vienna.
- What is the population of Austria?
- Austria has a population of approximately 9,177,982 people, ranking 99th in the world.
- Where is Austria located?
- Austria is located in Central Europe, part of the Europe region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Austria?
- The main language spoken in Austria is Austro-Bavarian German.
- What currency is used in Austria?
- Austria uses the Euro (EUR).
