Since January 26, 2017 · Ceremonial Head of State
Since March 3, 2025 · Head of Government
Vienna, Austria:
Graz, Austria:
Linz, Austria:
Salzburg, Austria:
Innsbruck, Austria:
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria:
Villach, Austria:
Wels, Austria:
Sankt Pölten, Austria:
Dornbirn, Austria:
States
Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe characterized by the alpine landscapes of the Eastern Alps, scenic valleys, rolling foothills, and the Danube River flowing through its northern regions.
📍 Austria is a landlocked country located in Central Europe, positioned within the eastern Alps and serving as a bridge between Western and Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Germany and Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west.
Austria’s terrain is dominated by the Alps, which cover much of the western and southern parts of the country, while the eastern regions feature lower hills and plains along the Danube River basin. This varied landscape has influenced settlement patterns, transportation routes, and economic activities. Austria’s central location has historically made it a crossroads of European cultures, trade, and political influence, connecting major regions across the continent.
States (Bundesländer)
B
Burgenland
(Burgenland)
C
Carinthia
(Kärnten)
L
Lower Austria
(Niederösterreich)
S
T
Tyrol
(Tirol)
U
Upper Austria
(Oberösterreich)
V
Vorarlberg
(Vorarlberg)
Vienna
(Wien)
States are the federal administrative divisions of Austria. Die Bundesländer sind die föderalen Verwaltungseinheiten Österreichs. Total: 9
Road System (Central European Alpine Infrastructure)
Drives On: Right
Austria follows right-hand traffic regulations.
Electrical System (Central European Standards)
Primary Plug Types: Type C & Type F
Austria uses standard European electrical outlets.
What is the Internet TLD for Austria?
A top-level domain (TLD) is the last section of a website address that appears after the final dot.Country-code top-level domains are assigned to countries worldwide.
Examples:
.de = Germany .ch = Switzerland .hu = Hungary
Austria uses:
.at
What is the ISO Code for Austria?
ISO country codes come from the international standard ISO 3166 created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe.ISO 3166-1 codes are the two-letter country codes such as AT. These are called Level-1 ISO codes.
Austria is assigned:
AT
Official ISO country name:
Republic of Austria
Subdivision codes do not have flag emojis.
ISO-2 Code: AT
ISO-3 Code: AUT
ISO Numeric Code: 040
AT 
Austria (ISO 3166-1)
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Unicode Flag Code: U+1F1E6 U+1F1F9
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🇦🇹 "Land der Berge, Land am Strome" – (German) / "Land of Mountains, Land on the River"
• Lyrics written by Paula von Preradović
• Melody traditionally attributed to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Adopted as Austria’s national anthem in 1947
• Melody traditionally attributed to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Adopted as Austria’s national anthem in 1947
Key Aspects of the A.E.I.O.U. Motto: Historical, iconic motto of the House of Habsburg:
The motto A.E.I.O.U. was coined by Emperor Frederick III. Its most common interpretation is Austriae est imperare orbi universo (Latin) or Alles Erdreich ist Österreich untertan (German), meaning “All the world is subject to Austria.”
Origin:
The five vowels were used by Emperor Frederick III (1415–1493) to sign buildings, tableware, and official documents.
Interpretations:
While “All the world is subject to Austria” is the most famous, there are over 300 interpretations, including Austria est imperio optime unita (“Austria is the empire best united”).
Usage:
The motto is still found today in the Federal Chancellery of Austria and is the official motto of the Theresian Military Academy.
Modern Context:
Austria has no modern official motto, though a 1951 proposal suggested:
Austria Europae Imago, Onus, Unio
(“Austria: Image, Burden, Union of Europe”)
The motto A.E.I.O.U. was coined by Emperor Frederick III. Its most common interpretation is Austriae est imperare orbi universo (Latin) or Alles Erdreich ist Österreich untertan (German), meaning “All the world is subject to Austria.”
Origin:
The five vowels were used by Emperor Frederick III (1415–1493) to sign buildings, tableware, and official documents.
Interpretations:
While “All the world is subject to Austria” is the most famous, there are over 300 interpretations, including Austria est imperio optime unita (“Austria is the empire best united”).
Usage:
The motto is still found today in the Federal Chancellery of Austria and is the official motto of the Theresian Military Academy.
Modern Context:
Austria has no modern official motto, though a 1951 proposal suggested:
Austria Europae Imago, Onus, Unio
(“Austria: Image, Burden, Union of Europe”)
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