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.
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Some of the key events about Austria

  • 1156
    Austria becomes a duchy, gaining more autonomy within the Holy Roman Empire
  • 1278
    The Battle of Marchfeld resulted in significant loss of life and political instability
  • 1365
    University of Vienna, Austria's oldest university, is founded
  • 1529
    Vienna was besieged by Ottoman forces, causing widespread destruction and fear
  • 1618
    The Thirty Years' War began, leading to devastating consequences for Austria and Central Europe
  • 1679
    The Vienna State Opera House opens, becoming a world-renowned center for classical music
  • 1679
    A severe plague epidemic struck Vienna, killing nearly a third of the city's population
  • 1780
    The Schönbrunn Palace is completed, becoming a symbol of Habsburg power and culture
  • 1805
    Napoleon's forces occupied Vienna during the War of the Third Coalition
  • 1866
    Austria suffered a decisive defeat in the Austro-Prussian War, losing its influence in German affairs
  • 1867
    The Austro-Hungarian Compromise establishes the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary
  • 1895
    The Vienna Secession art movement is founded, revolutionizing art and architecture
  • 1914
    Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia triggered World War I
  • 1918
    The First Austrian Republic is established, marking the end of Habsburg rule
  • 1938
    Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany in the Anschluss, losing its independence
  • 1945
    Austria was occupied and divided by the Allied powers following World War II
  • 1955
    The Austrian State Treaty is signed, restoring full sovereignty to Austria
  • 1986
    The Waldheim Affair exposed Austria's complicated relationship with its Nazi past
  • 1995
    Austria joins the European Union, further integrating with Europe
  • 2002
    Austria adopts the Euro as its official currency, strengthening economic ties with Europe

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