Austria
Austria, formally the Republic of Austria, is a landlocked country in Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. It is a federation of nine federal states, one of which is the capital, Vienna, the most populous city and federal state. Austria is bordered by Germany to the northwest, the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia to the northeast, Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The country occupies an area of 83,879 km2 (32,386 sq mi) and has a population of around 9 million.
Some of the key events about Austria
- 1156Austria becomes a duchy, gaining more autonomy within the Holy Roman Empire
- 1278The Battle of Marchfeld resulted in significant loss of life and political instability
- 1365University of Vienna, Austria's oldest university, is founded
- 1529Vienna was besieged by Ottoman forces, causing widespread destruction and fear
- 1618The Thirty Years' War began, leading to devastating consequences for Austria and Central Europe
- 1679The Vienna State Opera House opens, becoming a world-renowned center for classical music
- 1679A severe plague epidemic struck Vienna, killing nearly a third of the city's population
- 1780The Schönbrunn Palace is completed, becoming a symbol of Habsburg power and culture
- 1805Napoleon's forces occupied Vienna during the War of the Third Coalition
- 1866Austria suffered a decisive defeat in the Austro-Prussian War, losing its influence in German affairs
- 1867The Austro-Hungarian Compromise establishes the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary
- 1895The Vienna Secession art movement is founded, revolutionizing art and architecture
- 1914Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia triggered World War I
- 1918The First Austrian Republic is established, marking the end of Habsburg rule
- 1938Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany in the Anschluss, losing its independence
- 1945Austria was occupied and divided by the Allied powers following World War II
- 1955The Austrian State Treaty is signed, restoring full sovereignty to Austria
- 1986The Waldheim Affair exposed Austria's complicated relationship with its Nazi past
- 1995Austria joins the European Union, further integrating with Europe
- 2002Austria adopts the Euro as its official currency, strengthening economic ties with Europe
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