Austria

Relief, climate and rivers of Austria:

Austria is famous in the world for its beautiful landscapes and for the beautiful winter resorts where tourists can practice skiing and other winter sports. It has a mountain relief in the west and central parts, but the elevation descends in the eastern, south-eastern and northern parts of the country. More than two of three parts of the country are covered with the Alps, therefore without the tunnels and suspended roads, the access in the area would be difficult.

The highest peak of the country is Großglockner with its 3.797 m height. Eastern and northern parts are typical with a downy area, actually they are a part of the Panonic Plain. The climate is temperate dry, but it varies according to the elevation. Summers are mild and winters are cold and long. Temperatures in winter are around -10 to la 0º C, and in summer they are around 20-25º C. The Danube River and its tributaries are the most important rivers in the country. (Find more journeys on blog.worldlifetimejourneys.com)

Economy, population and short history:

Austria is a mostly wooded country that has few arable lands, but is famous for the dairy products. The electricity is generated by fast mountain torrents and a part of it, is used to produce iron, steel and aluminium. Austrians produce ships, cars and different tooling. Noticeable is that the country is famous for production of jewelry, glass and traditional costumes. As about country’s head power, it began to be known in the world at the time of the Hapsburg family who founded a great Austro-Hungarian empire, but in the 20th century because of the wars and conflicts the country was sequenced occupied by the Soviet Union, U.S.A., Great Britain and France and it obtained the independence in 27 July 1955. Visit Austria!

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Salzach River flowing through Salzburg, Austria