Italy and Slovenia form the southernmost borders of operates the country. Well-protected within this political boundary, this federal republican state operates parliamentary democratic
government from its capital at Vienna.
The very name of Austria , derived from the German word "Osterreich" meaning 'eastern empire or realm' speaks about the vastness of the land. Inhabited originally by the Celtics, their kingdom at Noricum was occupied and made a province under the Roman Empire.
The period following the downfall of the Romans, Austria suffered a series of invasions from foreigners like Slavs, Avars and the Bavarians.
Emperor Charlemagne annexed Austria in 788 B.C. and supported colonization and Christianity in the country.
The very name of Austria , derived from the German word "Osterreich" meaning 'eastern empire or realm' speaks about the vastness of the land. Inhabited originally by the Celtics, their kingdom at Noricum was occupied and made a province under the Roman Empire.
The period following the downfall of the Romans, Austria suffered a series of invasions from foreigners like Slavs, Avars and the Bavarians.
Emperor Charlemagne annexed Austria in 788 B.C. and supported colonization and Christianity in the country.
Flag of Austria
The official flag of Austria is having three horizontal strip which are red, white and red in color. It was adopted in year 1230.
Facts about Austria
| Capital | Vienna |
| Largest City | Vienna |
| Population | 8,414,638 |
| Area | 32,377 sq mi |
| Currency | Euro (€) (EUR) |
| Official Language | German |
| President | Heinz Fischer |
