Austria
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Austria is a landlocked German-speaking country in Central Europe. Austria, along with neighbouring Switzerland, is the winter sports centre of Europe. However, it is just as popular for summer tourists who visit its historic cities and villages and hike in the magnificent scenery of the Alps.
Quick facts
- Currency
Currency
Euro (EUR)- Language
- Austrian Sign Language
Language
Austrian Sign Language, German - Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)- Power plugs
- Type C/F
Power plugs
Type C, F · 230 V - Getting around
Drive on the right
Drive on the right
- Visa (US citizens)
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Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
Capital: Vienna · Calling code: +43
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