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Austria

Austria is a state in Central Europe (Europe) that has existed since 1945 CE. Its people spoke Germanic languages (Gothic, Frankish, English, German, Dutch, Norse).

Restored in 1945 and occupied by the four Allies until the State Treaty of 1955, which bound it to neutrality. Austria joined the EU in 1995.

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Facts

Dates
1945 CE to the present
Duration
80 years
Type
State
Region
Central Europe, Europe
Language family
Germanic
Capital
Vienna

Came from

Events in Europe during its time

Neighbours in Europe

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Questions

When did Austria exist?

1945 CE to the present, about 80 years.

Where was Austria?

Central Europe, in Europe. Its capital was Vienna.

What language did Austria speak?

Germanic. This family includes Gothic, Frankish, English, German, Dutch, Norse.

What came before Austria?

Nazi Germany.