GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS

Austria

Austria spans the eastern Alps and the Danube corridor. High relief supports hydropower and tourism, while Vienna occupies a lower eastern position beside the Danube.

Fast Facts

  • Vienna is the national capital and hosts OPEC’s headquarters.
  • Alpine passes connect northern and southern European transport routes.
  • The Danube provides an international river route despite the absence of a coast.
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