Austria is a distinguished country in Central Europe. In this article, we will highlight facts and information that you may not know about this wonderful, peaceful country with beautiful nature.
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Military service in Austria is mandatory:
Military service in Austria is compulsory for males at the end of the age of 17.
The service is for a period of 6 months, and they receive a monthly salary, health insurance for themselves and their family, and aid and allowances.
Education is compulsory in Austria:
The Austrian constitution provides for compulsory school attendance for children after 6 years of age and for a period of 9 school years.
Compulsory education also includes all children permanently residing in Austria as the country’s constitution states.
The world knew the energy drink “Red Bull” in Austria:
Red Bull Energy Drink debuted in Austria and is now the best-selling energy drink on the planet.
20 Nobel Prizes:
Austria has 20 Nobel laureates, most of them in chemistry, physics, and medicine.
It is ranked seventh in the world in terms of the number of Nobel Prizes, and fourth in the world in terms of scientific awards.
Quality of life in Austria:
Austria is one of the 14 richest countries in the world and enjoys a high standard of living. Its economy is closely linked to Germany, its main trading partner.
The average life expectancy is approximately 82 years.
Austria has the largest number of unspoiled natural places in Western Europe.
Austria has one of the highest standards of living of any other country in the world.
Austria is an eco-friendly country:
Austria generates more than 60 percent of its electricity through the use of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydropower.
Austrians take recycling very seriously, Austrians are very good at recycling as they sort 96% of their waste and separate packaging waste from general waste.
An average of 63% of waste is recycled, the highest percentage in Europe.
General information and facts about the Austrian people:
When dining in a group, Austrians are keen to wish others a good appetite by saying “Guten Appetit”.
The Austrians value time so if you are invited to dinner you should make sure you are there on time.
And you should not sit at the dining table until you have been invited to sit by the host.
Austrians are keen to give gifts to each other on many occasions and the gift should be presented in an elegant form.
Austrians do not like large families as they prefer small families and do not like many children, and for the most part childbearing occurs at a relatively late age, as is the case in most European countries.
Austrians take great pride in the cleanliness of their homes. Home is of great value because their home is a place of relaxation and peace.
Men don’t kiss each other in Austria, they just shake hands and make eye contact.
Facts about Vienna, the capital of Austria:
Vienna is the second most livable city on the planet after Melbourne, Australia, according to a study by The Economist that ranked it on 30 different factors, ranging from safety and education to infrastructure and healthcare.
By 2050, life expectancy in Vienna will be 89 years for women and 85 years for men.
Where is Austria located?
Austria is located in the continent of Europe and Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe with mountainous terrain, and approximately 47% of the country is covered with forests that give Austria a lot of greenery.
It shares its borders with 8 countries:
Despite Austria’s relatively small area, Austria shares its borders with eight other countries: the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.
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Source: Ukrgate