1. By: Miller Tan

2. History The first record showing the name Austria is from 996 where it is written as Ostarrîchi, referring to the territory of the Babenberg March.Ostarrîchi In 1192, the Babenbergs also acquired the Duchy of Styria. Styria In the 14th and 15th centuries, the Habsburgs began to accumulate other provinces in the vicinity of the Duchy of Austria.Habsburgs

3. Government Federal Parliamentary Republic President: Heinz Fischer Chancellor: Werner Faymann Federal Chancelle AEIOU Austria Albums Chief of State and Cabinet Members

4. Economy One of the 12 richest countries in the world. Well developed social market economy. Labor movements are particularly strong in Austria and have large influence on labor politics. Next to a highly developed industry, international tourism is the most important part of the national economy.

5. Culture Austria's past as a European power and its cultural environment have generated a broad contribution to various forms of art, most notably among them music. Vienna's status began its rise as a cultural center in the early 1500s, and was focused around instruments including the lute.lute

6. Climate The greater part of Austria lies in the cool/temperate climate zone in which humid westerly winds predominate. climate zone With over half of the country dominated by the Alps, the alpine climate is the predominant one.Alpsalpine climate Although Austria is cold in the winter, summer temperatures can be relatively warm—reaching temperatures of around 20 – 40 °C.C

7. Land Largely mountainous country The Central Eastern Alps, Northern Limestone Alps and Southern Limestone Alps are all partly in Austria.Central Eastern AlpsNorthern Limestone AlpsSouthern Limestone Alps Of the total area of Austria (84,000 km 2 or 32,433 sq mi), only about a quarter can be considered low lying, and only 32% of the country is below 500 meters (1,640 ft). The Alps of western Austria give way somewhat into low lands and plains in the eastern part of the country.