Composed of nine states, the landlocked Republic of Austria is a member of the European Union. Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Czechia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Hungary are the nations that border the country. The provinces of Vienna, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, and Styria are the most significant. The total area of Austria is 83,879 square kilometers. It is among the minor nations that make up the European Union. The region is seeing a shift from a temperate to an alpine climate. There are nine million people living there. Vienna, the nation's capital, is also the most populated city, home to 1.8 million people, ahead of Graz and Linz. Vienna International Airport (VIE) is the biggest airport, with 31.6 million people annually. Salzburg Airport comes in second, handling 1.7 million passengers annually. Vienna Airport connects you to every corner of the globe and is the fourteenth largest airport in Europe. Austria’s culture is rich in history and heritage, with the Roman Catholic religion as the main religion. The official languages in the country are German, and different Bavarian dialects. The legal system is the civil law with the judicial review of any legislation by the Constitutional Court. The government type is a federal parliamentary republic. Karl Nehammer is the head of government, and President Alexander van der Bellen is the elected head of state. The Euro (EUR), which is the official currency of the nation, is currently worth 0.92 USD. With an open economy, the nation has the 12th highest GDP in Europe, with a GDP of over $479 billion. The per capita income of its people is $53,320. Services account for 70% of GDP, followed by industry (28%). Grain, potatoes, wine, dairy products, machinery, metals, and chemicals are among its top export commodities. With a 10% contribution to the GDP, tourism is the largest single contributor, followed by the financial and consulting industries. There are many different urban, cultural, and outdoor tourist sites in Austria. It draws tourists in the winter and summer because of its stunning mountains and rich cultural heritage. The capital Vienna, the UNESCO-designated old town of Salzburg, the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and the ski resort of Kitzbühel are a few of the must-see locations. The country receives about 30.8 million tourists annually, ranking it as the 12th most popular destination in the globe. European and American travelers make up the bulk of the visitor base.
