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Austria, [e] formally the Republic of Austria, [f] is a landlocked country in Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. [15] It is a federation of nine states , of which the capital Vienna is the most populous city and state.
Flemish revolts against Maximilian of Austria: A second revolt against Maximilian's rule over Burgundy began, in Ghent. 1488: 8 January: Maximilian issued a decree establishing the Royal Netherlands Navy. 14 February: At the urging of Frederick III, the Swabian League, a mutual defense association of imperial estates, was established at ...
Interesting Facts for Kids. 66. Scotland's national animal is a unicorn. 67. Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur. 68. A shrimp’s heart isn’t in its chest; it’s located near the ...
Since Austria straddles the Alps, it is a prime location for skiing. Austria is the leading nation in the Alpine Skiing World Cup (consistently winning the largest number of points of all countries) and also strong in many other winter sports such as ski jumping. Austria's national ice hockey team ranks 13th in the world.
Football is the most popular sport in Austria, which is governed by the Austrian Football Association. [3] Austria was once among the most successful football playing nations on the European continent, placing fourth at the 1934 FIFA World Cup, third at the 1954 FIFA World Cup, and seventh at the 1978 FIFA World Cup.
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Sometimes used as the unofficial national flag of Austria-Hungary. 1869–1918 Unimplemented Naval Ensign 1869–1918 Merchant Ensign of Austria-Hungary: 1934–1938 State Flag of the Federal State of Austria: This is the state flag of Austria adopted in 1934 and used until Austria was incorporated into Germany from 1938 to 1945.