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  Austria - Information, Maps, Facts, What to do, Links, and much more.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Republic of Austria or Austria (German Republik Österreich or Österreich) is a landlocked country in Central Europe.
Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany in 1938 (the Anschluss).
Austria has been a federal, parliamentary democracy republic since the Federal Constitution of 1920, which was again reintroduced in 1945 to the nine states of the Federal Republic.
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 Tourism in Austria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Although the constitution itself allocates responsibility for tourism to the federal provinces, the Federal Government is held accountable for the general economic policy, public transport, financing instruments and subsidies - all questions which are directly or indirectly related to tourism.
Professions in tourism are extraordinarily attractive for young adults: among the ten most popular apprenticeship trades with young females, four are to be found in the tourist sector (double apprenticeship "restaurant specialist - service/cook", and the single apprenticeships "restaurant specialist - service", "cook", "hotel and restaurant trade commercial assistant").
The five-year training at the higher school for tourism or at the higher school for occupations in tourism is intended to provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills necessary for starting practical professional life.
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 Tourism in Austria - LearnThis.Info Enclyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Worth a visit are Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart, Innsbruck, capital of Tyrol, surrounded by the Alps and Danube valley with its vineyards, for example the Wachau, which is between Melk und Krems.
In the western part of the country Austria the province Vorarlberg reaches the Lake Constance, in the eastern part Neusiedler See.
Austria also is famous for its skiing and hiking resorts in the Alps and for its lakes (Wörthersee in Carinthia).
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 Austria
The Embassy of Austria is located at 3524 International Court NW, Washington, D.C. 20008, Tel: (202) 895-6711, and the Austrian Consulates General are located in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York.
Austria requires all vehicles using the autobahn to display a highway tax sticker “Autobahn Vignette” on the inside windshield of the vehicle.
The legal limit for blood alcohol content in Austria is.05 percent and penalties for driving under the influence tend to be stricter than in many U.S. states.
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 Austria - Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Tourism is a principal industry and source of foreign exchange.
Foreign overnight stays in Austria have risen consistently since World War II, from 50 million in 1950, to 59 million in 1970, and to 95 million in 1990.
Austria's largest tourist attraction has long been the Alps-- for skiing in the winter and for hiking and camping in the summer.
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 Travel to Austria - Austria Tourism
Austria (German: Österreich) is a land-locked country in the mountainous center of Europe.
Austria is a member of the European Union and the so-called Eurozone.
Austria has many great universities, and Graz in particular is renowned as a centre of learning, with no less than six universities.
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Austria also offers spectacular scenery around every corner-delightful lakes dotted with sailboats and ringed by soaring mountains, Alpine peaks and their icy world of glaciers, vineyards, historic cities and ancient castles.
Austria is also known for its good quality of life and food and for its hard-working but joyful people with a great sense of humor, openness and hospitality.
ERA Austria is committed to providing its real estate professionals with the most up-to-date and innovative products, services and training, so the public can be assured of a level of service unmatched by anyone else in the industry.
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 Austria Travel Guide - Travel Information for Austria
Austria is a desirable travel destination for either land touring or river cruises.
Austria offers beautiful, historic cities, inviting mountains, and delightful pastoral landscapes Although small in area, Austria is packed with highly rated tourist attractions.
Austria has a low crime rate and violent crime is rare: however, crimes involving theft of personal property have increased in recent years.
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Austria is rich in mineral and energy resources, and both mining and energy production are nationalized industries.
Indian Mission In Austria: Embassy of India and Permanent Mission of India to the UN Offices in Vienna, kaerntnerring2, A-1015 Vienna, Austria.
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 Austria Europe - Pictures, Sites and Maps
Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria's status remained unclear for a decade.
Austria, with its well-developed market economy and high standard of living, is closely tied to other EU economies, especially Germany's.
For 2005, Austria plans a tax cut of EURO 2.5 billion and harmonization of the various pension schemes.
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 Austria. At Last!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Explore Austria in comfort as an experienced tour guide shows you the essence of Vienna, Salzburg, our cities and towns, as well as our many the hidden treasures.
Come and celebrate Austria’s greatest composer as we observe his 250th Anniversary with concerts, exhibitions and events commemorating his incredible body of work.
There are many ways to see the beauty of Austria, but walking is the most personal and intimate way to see our incredible wonders, meet our people, and experience our traditions.
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 Economic News Briefs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The report pointed out that the recession has been rather mild in Austria and that the upturn, which began in the first half of 1993, is well under way.
With tourism generally in the doldrums, the city of Vienna reported an increase of visitors in March.
MIBA Sintermetall AG of Vorchdorf, Upper Austria, was chosen as one of the "Suppliers of the Year" by the GM Worldwide Purchasing team.
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 Economic News From Austria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Austria thus heads the list in Europe and was able to, in the space of a decade and a half, to close the 23% gap between Austrian and German industry.
Austria, inspite of several years of decline in the number of tourists from abroad, is the unchallenged EU leader.
According to the OECD, Austria in 1995 lead in the ratio of tourism revenues to GNP with 6.3%, followed by Spain with 4.4 and Greece with 3.8%.
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 Worldworx Travel - Safety - Europe - Austria
Austria is a highly developed stable democracy with a modern economy.
Austria has a low crime rate, and violent crime is rare.
Under the Protection of Children from Sexual Predators Act of 1998, it is a crime to use the mail or any facility of interstate or foreign commerce, including the Internet, to transmit information about a minor under the age of 16 for criminal sexual purposes that include, among other things, the production of child pornography.
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 Graz, Austria - Uhrturm - Graz Tourism Information - Austria Travel City Guide to Graz
Graz is the capital of Styria, a county in the southeast corner of Austria.
Throughout the reign of the Babenbergers and the Habsburgs the city was considered a second capital to Austria.
The city's architecture is dominated largely by the struggle of the Reformists and the Habsburgs' Counter Reformation.
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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies, Austria's 1955 State Treaty declared the country "permanently neutral" as a condition of Soviet military withdrawal.
A prosperous country, Austria joined the European Union in 1995 and the euro monetary system in 1999.Austria is a federal state with a total area of 32,368 sq.
The main cities in Austria are : Vienna, Salzburg, Linz, Graz, Klagenfurt and Innsbruck.
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 Austria Europe Tiscover Welcome
In Austria winter sport fans are spoilt for choice: More than 800 resorts offering 22,000km of ski runs, 16,000km of groomed cross-country skiing trails and much more!
Austria is not only a great area for all kinds of sports but also the perfect destination for more leisurely pleasures.
In Austria both the young and the old are in for fun and adventure: children-friendly accommodation providers - hotels with qualified child carers and ski schools with certified children's instructors - offer everything the kids could possibly desire for a perfect holiday!
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 austria map and information page
On May 15th, 1955, the Austrian State Treaty proclaimed Austria to be an independent republic, and its modern history began in earnest.
Landlocked in central Europe, Austria is today one of the continent's most influential countrys in both economic and political issues.
Most of Austria (70%), is covered by the Alpine Region, central and west, as the Alps extend on into Austria from Switzerland.
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 Austria. You've arrived!
True skiing and snowboarding aficionados know there is no better time for their favorite sports than spring.
In Austria, skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing are by no means confined to the winter season.
Austria’s high Alpine terrain is suitable all year round for ski and climbing tours.
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 Europe Cycling Holiday -- Germany, Austria, Switzerland -- Solo
If it's not too crowded with pedestrians, cyclists ride along these cobblestone streets, and if it's inconvenient to do so, the cyclist will simply walk along with the bike – or park it at one of the many bicycle stands provided.
St Florian Abbey is the largest in Upper Austria.
The patron saint of fire and flood was buried here after he was martyred by being tossed into the Enns River with a millstone tied around his neck.
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 TOURISM CLUB AUSTRIA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The TOURISM CLUB AUSTRIA is a union of alumni, students and friends of the Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies at the Vienna University of Economics, Austria.
The TOURISM CLUB AUSTRIA was founded in order to establish a representative forum for practical and theoretical work in the field of Austrian and international tourism.
Our means of communication offers information about tourism theory and applied projects, as well as interesting news from the Institute or the tourism industry.
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 Austria. At Last!
The longing for a vacation in Austria cannot be easily explained, sketched or demonstrated.
Finally, the two are experiencing the wealth of enjoyment Austria has to offer.
This year’s Vienna Spring Festival spotlights the legacy of the famous composers Robert Schumann and Dimitri Shostakovich.
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 Austria Tourism Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Nowhere is the legacy more evident than in the capital, Vienna, with its ornate Opera House and the former imperial residence of the Hofburg.
Austria's other cities are similarly infused with a historical magic, notably Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, with stunning Baroque churches set before a backdrop of snow-covered peaks, and Innsbruck, in the centre of the Austrian Alps.
But Austria is also a hothouse of striking contemporary architecture, reflecting a modern country at the forefront of engineering, invention and design, and whose modern, efficient social system ensures a high quality of living for most of its residents.
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 Travel and Tourism in Austria
This area was badly hit by the downturn in the travel and tourism industry, as many hotels, airlines, and car rental companies sought to increase direct sales to consumers in an effort to cut back on commission fees to travel agents.
Incoming tourism receipts are expected to be worth as much as EUR16.9 billion in 2009, while Austrian expenditure abroad is expected to be worth around EUR12.9 billion, signifying a balance surplus of EUR4 billion in 2009.
Overall it can be said that, although travel and tourism had to face several problems during the review period due to the events of 11 September 2001 and the recent worldwide economic decline, sales in Austria developed very well over the review period.
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 A virtual travel to Austria - Österreich - Austria visitors guide
A prosperous country, Austria joined the European Union in 1995 and the euro monetary system in 1999.
One of the most beautiful women of her time, after her sudden death transfigured into a myth: Empress Elisabeth of Austria, affectionately called Sissi.
Austria presented by the Austrian Cultural Institute (ACI) New York.
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 Tourism - Economy - Austria - Europe
With the famous Alps and a wealth of cultural and recreational facilities, Austria is one of the world’s top tourist destinations.
More than half of these tourists were from Germany, with the rest coming primarily from The Netherlands, Italy, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, and the United States.
An important part of the Austrian national economy, tourists spent $11.4 billion in the country in 2000.
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 Economic Location Upper Austria - Company Location / Location Development - Tourism in Upper Austria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The number of Upper Austrians who choose to spend their holidays in their own region is especially high with around 38% of overnight stays deriving from the local population.
We prepare our offers in close cooperation with the Upper Austria Tourism and take the current tourism focal points of the Upper Austria provincial government into account.
Using the state’s extensive selection of tourism locations, we are pleased to provide a free quotation on the basis of your requirements.
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 AUSTRIA - tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Austria maybe doesn't have to be introduced to any European.
In connection with pretty short distance from all parts of Europe it makes Austria a perfect place for spending holidays for almost everyone...
Only the very worst parts still slow, but on some places long foothill-tunnels are (or will be) built.
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