Austria
Republic of Austria
People: Austrian
Austria is an Alpine republic renowned for classical music, Vienna's imperial architecture and world-class skiing. Austria is located in Central Europe and has a population of around 9.2 million. Its capital city is Vienna, and the most widely spoken official language is German. Austria is landlocked, sharing borders with 8 neighbouring countries.
By the numbers, Austria is the 98th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.11% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 112th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 110 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Austria — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Austria |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Vienna |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Central Europe |
| Population | 9,200,931 |
| Area | 83,871 km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) € |
| Official Language | German |
| Dialling Code | +43 |
| Internet TLD | .at |
| Timezone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 |
| ISO Code | AT / AUT |
| Borders | Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Austria
What is the capital and currency of Austria?
The capital of Austria is Vienna and the currency is the Euro (EUR), symbol €.
What is the capital of Austria?
The capital of Austria is Vienna.
What currency does Austria use?
Austria uses the Euro (EUR, symbol: €).
What language do they speak in Austria?
The official language of Austria is German.
What is the dialling code for Austria?
The international dialling code for Austria is +43.
What side of the road does Austria drive on?
Austria drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Austria
Czechia
Germany
Hungary
Italy
Liechtenstein
Slovakia
Slovenia
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