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Austria /'??stri?/ (help·info) (German Österreich (help·info)), officially the Republic of Austria (German Republik Österreich), is a landlocked country of roughly 8.3 million people^[3] in Central Europe. It borders both Germany and the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The territory of Austria covers 83,872&_160;square kilometres (32,383&_160;sq&_160;mi), and is influenced by a temperate and alpine climate. Austria's terrain is highly mountainous due to the presence of the Alps; only 32% of the country is below 500&_160;metres (1,640&_160;ft), and its highest point is 3,797&_160;metres (12,457&_160;ft).^[6] The majority of the population speaks German,^[7] which is also the country's official language.^[1] Other local official languages are Croatian, Hungarian and Slovene.^[6]

The origins of Austria date back to the time of the Roman Empire when a Celtic kingdom was conquered by the Romans in approximately 15 BC, and later became Noricum, a Roman province, in the mid 1st century AD^[8]—an area which mostly encloses today's Austria. In 788 AD, the Frankish king Charlemagne conquered the area, and introduced Christianity. Under the native Habsburg dynasty, Austria became one of the great powers of Europe. In 1867, the Austrian Empire was merged into Austria-Hungary. The Austro-Hungarian Empire collapsed in 1918 with the end of World War I. After establishing the First Austrian Republic in 1919 Austria was de facto annexed into Greater Germany by the Nazi regime in the so-called Anschluss in 1938.^[9] This lasted until the end of World War II in 1945, after which Austria was occupied by the Allies. In 1955, the Austrian State Treaty re-established Austria as a sovereign state, ending the occupation. In the same year, the Austrian Parliament created the Declaration of Neutrality which declared that the country would become permanently neutral.

Today, Austria is a parliamentary representative democracy comprising nine federal states.^[6][10] The capital—and with a population exceeding 1.6 million, Austria's largest city—is Vienna.^[6][11] Austria is one of the richest countries in the world, with a nominal per capita GDP of $43,570. The country has developed a high standard of living, and in 2008 was ranked 14th in the world for its Human Development Index. Austria has been a member of the United Nations since 1955,^[12] joined the European Union in 1995,^[6] and is a founder of the OECD.^[13] Austria also signed the Schengen Agreement in 1995,^[14] and adopted the European currency, the euro, in 1999.

The German name of Austria Österreich derives from the Old High German word Ostarrîchi "eastern realm", first attested in the famous "Ostarrîchi document" of AD 996, where the term refers to the Margraviate ruled by the Babenberg Count Henry I located mostly in what is today Lower Austria and part of Upper Austria.^[15] The name Austria is a latinization of the same Germanic word for "east", *austro also found in Austrasia, the eastern part of Merovingian Francia.

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1. Explore Austria's stunning landscape by hiring a car November 19, 2009 Austria is an exceptional country, with a wealth of natural and historical beauty on offer. With a car, you can explore its stunning landscape at leisure, without the constraints of timetables, spending as much or as slight time in any spot. Driving around the rugged mountain peaks, peaceful valleys, small towns and never-ending green forests is a really unique experience. There are also a number of architectural hotspots throughout Austria, most distinguished of which can be found in Vienna, the countries capital. Salzkammergut has been noted as a chiefly beautiful area of the country, recomm... (read more) Author: hiddenwork52 hiddenwork52

2. Consumers and critics still quite skeptical about BMW X3 November 19, 2009 Marketed as an SAV or a sports activity auto, the BMW X3 is manufactured by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria under contract with BMW. The X3, a compact crossover SUV, was shown in 2003 at the Detroit car show as a idea auto. In 2005, two years after the initial release of the BMW X3, changes for the car's's exterior and interior were made. The two piece fenders of the previous X3 models were replaced with an one piece front fender. The suspension was also replaced with a softer version. An upgrade to the X3's interior was also made with the omission of the grey carpeting present in all prio... (read more) Author: Saul Mayo

3. Marketed as an SAV or a sports activity vehicle November 19, 2009 Promoted as an SAV or a sports activity car, the BMW X3 is made by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria under contract with BMW. The X3, a compact crossover SUV, was shown in 2003 at the Detroit car show as a concept auto. In 2005, 2 years after the opening release of the BMW X3, changes for the auto's exterior and interior were made. The two piece fenders of the prior X3 models were replaced with an one piece front fender. The suspension was also replaced with a softer version. An upgrade to the X3's interior was also made with the omission of the gray carpeting present in all previous X3 mode... (read more) Author: Saul Mayo

4. Consumers disappointed with the BMW X3 componenets November 19, 2009 Marketed as an SAV or a sports activity car, the BMW X3 is manufactured by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria under contract with BMW. The X3, a compact crossover SUV, was shown in 2003 at the Detroit car show as a concept car. In 2005, two years after the primary release of the BMW X3, changes for the car's's exterior and interior were made. The 2 piece fenders of the previous X3 models were replaced with an one piece front fender. The suspension was also replaced with a softer version. An upgrade to the X3's interior was also made with the omission of the gray carpeting present in all prior... (read more) Author: Saul Mayo

5. The Historic Beauty of Croatia Holidays November 16, 2009 Croatia holidays are a blend of vibrant colours and energetic life, perhaps a reflection on this country's troubled history. Dating back to the early seventh century, the Croats arranged the state into two dukedoms. By AD 925 the first King had been crowned and Croatia’s status was then elevated to a Kingdom, and it kept this sovereignty for the following two centuries. In 1102 Croatia entered a union with Hungary, and then declared independence from the then Austria-Hungary in 1918, co-founding the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. On June 25, 1991, having been a founding member of the second Yugo... (read more) Author: Yvonne Dawson

6. About Bulk Rhinestones November 11, 2009 Bulk Rhinestones - The HistoryOriginally, the name rhinestones come from pieces of crystal or glass found in Austria's Rhine River. Bulk rhinestones were originally cut and finished by hand. In the 1800s, Daniel Swarovski created a glass-cutting machine that cut faceted glass, which produced a crystal far superior to hand-cut crystal.The availability was greatly increased when around 1775 the Alsatian jeweller Georg Friedrich Strass had the idea to imitate diamonds by coating the lower side of glass with metal powder. Therefore, bulk rhinestones are called Strass in numerous European langu... (read more) Author: Angela Pady

7. Europe beats plastics packaging recycling target November 10, 2009 Europe beats plastics packaging recycling target The European region recycled 29 percent of all its plastics packaging in 2008, easily surpassing the European Union’s target of 22.5 percent, according to a new report. The report was a collaboration of four European trade organizations: PlasticsEurope, European Plastics Converters, European Plastics Recyclers, and the European Association of Plastics Recycling and Recovery Organizations (EPRO). According to the report, 10 European countries — Germany, Estonia, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, the Netherl... (read more) Author: Ricardo Liu

8. Buying tickets into space in a supermarket - a wise PR decision or a failure? November 01, 2009 Into space from a supermarket! Get a tour into space from a supermarket. Today in Austria tickets for space orbit can be bought in an ordinary discounter just for 210 thousand euro. Professionals are assure that the offer is real. It is possible to state that it is a successful publicity stunt. “Milk, bread, butter and a ticket into space, please!” In theory it’s possible to hear this phrase in any Austrian Penny supermarket. The discounter offers its clients to purchase tickets for XP Spaceplane provided by Rocketplane Global. Regular flights will be launched by the end of 2011. The l... (read more) Author: Tina Tozik

9. Vienna Villas November 01, 2009 If you are planning to visit Vienna, Austria, then you need to choose from many accommodations available there including hotels, vacation rentals, holiday homes, apartments, studios, bread and breakfast along with luxurious villas for rent. Now you can search for Vienna villas without much hassle at the comfort of your home or office with free accommodation search tools. There are lots of registered accommodation websites hoarded in the Internet for you to carry out your hunt for either luxurious or cheap Vienna villas as per your search criteria. You can refine your search according to ... (read more) Author: V Owen

10. A History of the Cold war - Facts You Need to Know November 01, 2009 The first whiff of tension between Russia and the West was felt in the air during the time of the Bolshevik revolution. While the Ottoman Empire was in its death's throes, Russia grabbed the opportunity to annex large territories in Europe. This brought the country in direct confrontation with the other powers, notably Britain, France and Austria, which used tactics such as intervention in the Civil War in Russia to discomfiture the latter. Bolshevism came to be seen as a threat to the world. The rise of Nazism in the inter-war years was seen as a bulwark against the spread of Bolshevism. Grad... (read more) Author: Nikhil Sharma

11. Innsbruck Vacation Rentals November 01, 2009 Innsbruck region in Austria offers a good number of comfortable vacation rentals for you to choose from. Internet provides you with the best opportunity to find your favorite property list them, sort them out according to your preference or requirement criteria and book for them instantly at the comfort of your home or office. With so many accommodation registration websites being launched every day, you are provided with the opportunity to refine your search for the best deals on Innsbruck Vacation Rentals as per your requirement. These websites are launched with the intention of offeri... (read more) Author: V Owen

12. Salzburg Apartments November 01, 2009 If you are planning for a place for family vacations, birthday celebration, holidays, friends reunions, receptions, parties, company events, seminars or concerts in Salzburg, you can now find out the best deals on Salzburg Apartments within a few click. Salzburg in Austria is a wonderful location for family vacationers or business travelers to plan their events as this place boasts of a good number of Salzburg Apartments- both luxury apartments and affordable studio apartment to choose from. You can simply browse the web to obtain apartment rentals at the most competitive rates that are ... (read more) Author: V Owen

13. Graz Villas November 01, 2009 If you are looking out for elegantly and classically furnished Graz villas in Austria, then you can catch best deal on your favorite accommodations online. Graz is located in the southeast region of Austria and boasts of rolling hills and natural beauty that makes it the ideal place for holidays and tourism. Without the need of traveling to the place directly or spending spent to contact the property owner either directly or by phone, you can now find your favorite villa in this unique location using free search tools provided in the Internet. Take a few minutes to browse the web and sea... (read more) Author: V Owen

14. vienna the best city ever October 29, 2009 Vienna has beaten Zurich to be crowned the place with the highest quality of living in a yearly survey in which european towns dominated the top 10. Management consultancy Mercer announced Vienna scored the highest for overall quality of living in the 215-city survey after enhancements in Austria's political and social environment, knocking the Swiss city of Zurich into second position. appartamenti vacanze vienna three German cities made the top 10 -- Dusseldorf, Munich and Frankfurt -- with the list rounded out by Bern in Switzerland and Sydney, Australia. The highest U.S. Rankin... (read more) Author: Solomon Maldonado

15. Revised version of the BMW X3 was released in 2006 October 27, 2009 Promoted as an SAV or a sports activity vehicle, the BMW X3 is made by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria under contract with BMW. The X3, a compact crossover SUV, was shown in 2003 at the Detroit car show as a idea auto. In 2005, two years after the opening release of the BMW X3, changes for the auto's exterior and interior were made. The 2 piece fenders of the prior X3 models were replaced with an one piece front fender. The suspension was also replaced with a softer version. An upgrade to the X3's interior was also made with the omission of the gray carpeting present in all previous X3 mod... (read more) Author: Arnulfo Caldwell

16. Consumers and critics still quite skeptical about BMW X3 October 27, 2009 Sold as an SAV or a sports activity auto, the BMW X3 is made by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria under contract with BMW. The X3, a compact crossover SUV, was shown in 2003 at the Detroit car show as a concept vehicle. In 2005, two years after the primary release of the BMW X3, changes for the automobile's exterior and interior were made. The two piece fenders of the previous X3 models were replaced with an one piece front fender. The suspension was also replaced with a softer version. An upgrade to the X3's interior was also made with the omission of the grey carpeting present in all previ... (read more) Author: Arnulfo Caldwell

17. Improved with the installation of new LED lights October 27, 2009 Sold as an SAV or a sports activity auto, the BMW X3 is manufactured by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria under contract with BMW. The X3, a compact crossover SUV, was shown in 2003 at the Detroit car show as a idea car. In 2005, two years after the initial release of the BMW X3, changes for the auto's exterior and interior were made. The two piece fenders of the prior X3 models were replaced with an one piece front fender. The suspension was also replaced with a softer version. An upgrade to the X3's interior was also made with the omission of the gray carpeting present in all prior X3 mode... (read more) Author: Elijah Burnett

18. Marketed as an SAV or a sports activity vehicle October 27, 2009 Marketed as an SAV or a sports activity vehicle, the BMW X3 is made by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria under contract with BMW. The X3, a compact crossover SUV, was shown in 2003 at the Detroit automobile show as a concept vehicle. In 2005, two years after the opening release of the BMW X3, changes for the automobile's exterior and interior were made. The 2 piece fenders of the previous X3 models were replaced with an one piece front fender. The suspension was also replaced with a softer version. An upgrade to the X3's interior was also made with the omission of the grey carpeting present ... (read more) Author: Elijah Burnett

19. Cheap Europe Flights: Travel in Budget October 27, 2009 The continent of Europe is a selection of culture and diversity and attracts tourists in huge figure from all over the world. Europe has some of the most beautiful and advance countries in the world like France, Germany, Austria, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Belgium, UK and many more which have great places to explore. Europe is undoubtedly one of the best travel destinations in the world which offers innumerable options for travelers to enjoy. There are lots of discounted airfares heading to European destinations that promise a great deal's worth. The cheap Europe flights have now made a trip to Eu... (read more) Author: Shweta Peter

20. OECD Tax Treaties--Ecuador Not Signing October 16, 2009 Recent Tax Information Exchange Agreements * Andorra - Austria, France, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino * Anguilla - Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands,United Kingdom * Antigua and Barbuda - Australia, Denmark, Netherlands, United States * Aruba - British Virgin Islands, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Netherlands Antilles, Norway, Spain, St. Kitt and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sweden, United States * Australia - Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Jersey, Netherlands Antilles * Austria - ... (read more) Author: Aurelia Masterson

21. Arnold Schwarzenegger October 16, 2009 As I write this in June, 2007, "Conan the Barbarian"...er...Mr. Governor of California, erstwhile "The Terminator," is turning 60 in one month. I've never really looked into Arnold Schwarzenegger's history before, but having done so recently, I find it fascinating. Not so much because of THE EVENTS that have happened to Arnold Schwarzenegger over the years, as much as THE WAY it happened. You see, in my mind, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the kid from a small town in Austria, exemplifies what the term "American Dream" once meant, and still can mean. He also demonstrates in a dynamic way all thos... (read more) Author: sameer shaikh

22. Austria Lotto's Winning Streak October 13, 2009 If you’re looking for a state-run lottery that has one of the highest chances of winning a prize, then consider the Austria Lotto. Established in 1986, this lottery enjoys the distinction of being one of the highest paying lotteries to play. Since its inception some two decades back, the lottery has paid out over €4.546 million. This translates into an astounding return of 42-43% - enough, as the statistic shows, to give each citizen of Austria a prize 50 times over. With such inherent generosity, it’s no wonder that the Austrian Lotto is one of the most popular games in Europ... (read more) Author: Kitz S

23. A quantity of Memorable Moments for the Euro Millions Lottery October 13, 2009 The Euro lottery was in the beginning formulated by the main lotteries of Spain the UK and France and was launched on Saturday 7th of February 2004. The opening draw was on Friday the 13th of February 2004 in Paris. France Spain and The United Kingdom were the only countries taking position firstly but lotteries from Austria, Belgium, the Republic of Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal and Switzerland also became involved in October 2004. The Euro lotto or the Euro lottery, as it is named these days, collects the ticket collections of all nine participating European populations resulting in a ... (read more) Author: Manish Ahuja

24. Skiing in Zell Am See, Austria October 12, 2009 The first time I visited Zell am See I was actually staying at a small town further north going back towards Saltzburg called Lofer bie Martin. I was actually staying in the Schloss Grubhoff castle which was once owned by the king of Bavaria but has now been converted into luxurious apartments which can be rented out as holiday lets. I was enjoying my stay at Lofer and in particular the quaint ski facilities there, which incidentally would be no challenge for anyone who considers themselves good intermediate or advanced level but is well worth a visit for curiosity's sake, it really is oldy wo... (read more) Author: Brian Stephens

25. Euro Millions Syndicate and the many Advantages October 09, 2009 The Euro Millions lottery has a prize win record of 126 million pounds, the euro lottery as it is also know as, is massive. The Euro Millions has been known to produce rollover prizes, the most this has happened has been roughly 10 times to date. It is managed jointly by the national lotteries of UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Spain, France, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Portugal. The Euro Millions is played on Friday nights and has TV coverage in the UK on BBC1, TVE for Spain, TF1 in France and TSR1 in Switzerland. To Accomplish the Euro Millions crown prize, will be required to harmoni... (read more) Author: Mr Lee

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