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Austria is located in the heart of Europe. For such a small country, it has many great treasures to offer any visitor. The federal republic is divided into nine federal provinces. Each province offers its own unique landscape and culture. The Austrian culture developed over thousands of years and can be experienced in the old cities and many historical villages. Enjoy the Austrian way of life with emphasis on good food and wine, love of the fine arts and music as well as good humour and hospitality. Austria has been a member of the European Union since January 1995. Vienna is the capital of Austria.

INFORMATION

Area: 52,108 km²

Population: 8,032,926

Capital City: Vienna

Currency: Euro

Languages: German

Time Zones: + 01:00 (GMT/UTC)

Country Phone Code: +43

Electricity: 220 V (EU)

Tipping: Tip is not included in the total amount of the invoice. Normally 10 %–15 % of the total amount is tipped.

Banks Opening Hours: Mon, Tue,Wed & Fri: 8 am to 12:30 pm / 1:30 pm to 3 pm. Thu: 8 am to 12:30 pm / 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Health: Austria is ”well-stocked” with doctors and pharmacies. Pharmacies operate a rota system for night and Sunday duty.

National Public Holidays: Easter Monday: 9.4., Labour Day: 1.5., Ascension Day: 17.5.,Whit Monday: 28.5., Corpus Christi: 7.6., Assumption Day: 15.8., National Holiday: 26.10., All Saints Day: 1.11., Immaculate Conception: 8.12., Christmas Day: 25.12., St. Stephan’s Day: 26.12., New Years Day: 1.1., Epiphany: 6.1.