The longing for a vacation in Austria cannot be easily explained, sketched or demonstrated. You will be curious and fascinated by the appeal of discovering a destination and the unknown - the wonderful quality of a truly Austrian experience. Finally, you will experience the wealth of enjoyment Austria has to offer.
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Like most European countries, Austria looks back on a very eventful history. Yet there are some elements of the Austrian character that haven′t changed much over the centuries: the partiality for indulgence, beauty, and cultivation have always been driving forces in the country′s past and present...
On the 15th of May 1955, the Austrian State Treaty was ratified, with Austria declaring its permanent neutrality. Thanks to its location near the ″Iron Curtain″, Austria soon developed into a nerve center between the West and the East. Austria is also host country of many international organizations (UNO, OPEC) as well as host of many important conference and summit meetings, and in 1995 Austria becomes a member of the European Union.
Of the approximately 8 million inhabitants of Austria, 98% speak German. The six ethnic groups officially recognized in Austria (Burgenlandic Croatians, Roma, Slovaks, Slovenians, Czechs and Hungarians) are concentrated in the east and south of the country.
So enjoy your stay in Austria and really improve your German!
