1. Austria - Österreich

2. Population … 8,474 millions (2013)
Area …  km²
Federal states … 9
Language … German
Minority language … Croatian/ Slovenian/ Hungarian
Government … Christian Kern

3. What Austria is famous for
Alpine landscape:
lots of mountains, lakes, rivers
ideal for skiing, hiking, cycling, mountain biking and swimming

4. Cultural Heritage: many old castles famous churches
modern architecture

5. Land of music: Classical music like Mozart and Strauß
Modern music like Falco and Conchita Wurst

6. The capital Vienna Vienna: 1.7 million inhabitats
famous sights like Schönbrunn Palace
famous churches like St. Stephan Cathedral
Amusement park: Prater

7. Klagenfurt and Carinthia
Lindwurm: landmark commemorating an old legend of a dragon that lived in the lake near Klagenfurt
Town Hall: on the main square Neuer Platz
Landhaus: seat of the provincial government

8. Wörthersee Wörthersee: Largest lake in the area
Wörtherseemandl: legend about the origin of the sea
Pyramidenkogel: highest woodern panorama tower
Minimundus: models of famous buildings

9. Carinthia Other sights in Carinthia:
Castle Hochosterwitz: medieval castle with 12 gates
Obir Caves: famous drip stone cave
Großglockner: highest mountain in Austria

10. Customs and Traditions
Traditional Austrian clothes:
Lederhosen and Dirndlkleid
Land of singing: many choirs and folk dancing groups

11. Austrian food and drinks
Traditional Austrian food and drinks:
Wiener Schnitzel: breaded veal or pork
Schweinsbraten: roast pork served with dumplings
Desserts: Apfelstrudel and Sachertorte, a chocolate cake
Favourite drinks of Austrians:
beer, Austrian wine, Almdudler (soft drink), Red Bull