What is the Capital of Austria?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Austria is Vienna. Austria is located in Central Europe, Europe, with a population of 9,200,931. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is German.
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Vienna at a glance
| Capital city | Vienna |
|---|---|
| Country | Austria (Republic of Austria) |
| Region | Central Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 9,200,931 (98th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +43 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Austria
- Prague, capital of Czechia
- Berlin, capital of Germany
- Budapest, capital of Hungary
- Rome, capital of Italy
- Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein
- Bratislava, capital of Slovakia
- Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia
- Bern, capital of Switzerland
Austria in context
- Austria covers 83,871 km², making it the 112th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 110 people per km² ranks 81st of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 8 countries: Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland.
- Austria is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 9,200,931 people, Austria holds about 12.3% of the population of Central Europe.
- That is roughly 1.1% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Austria is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Austria — FAQ
What is the capital of Austria?
The capital of Austria is Vienna.
Is Vienna the largest city in Austria?
Yes — Vienna is both the capital and the largest city of Austria.
What country is Vienna in?
Vienna is the capital city of Austria.
What continent is Vienna in?
Vienna, the capital of Austria, is located in Europe.
Is Vienna the capital of Austria?
Yes — Vienna is the capital of Austria (official name: Republic of Austria).
Vienna is the capital of which country?
Vienna is the capital of Austria, in Central Europe.
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