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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria's status remained unclear for a decade. A State Treaty signed in 1955 ended the occupation, recognized Austria's independence, and forbade unification with Germany. A constitutional law that same year declared the country's "perpetual neutrality" as a condition for Soviet military withdrawal. The Soviet Union's collapse in 1991 and Austria's entry into the European Union in 1995 have altered the meaning of this neutrality. A prosperous, democratic country, Austria entered the EU Economic and Monetary Union in 1999.

Borders:

Czech Republic 362 km, Germany 784 km, Hungary 366 km, Italy 430 km, Liechtenstein 35 km, Slovakia 91 km, Slovenia 330 km, Switzerland 164 km

Population:

8,205,533

GDP per capita:

$39,131.37 per capita

Capital with population:

Vienna - 1,600,000

Largest city with population:

Vienna - 1,600,000

Alternative names:

Austria, Republic of Austria, Republik Oesterreich, Oesterreich

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Austria and Hungary 1911	Salzburg, Austria	Vienna, Austria	Austria
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Ian Graham
Staff Editor
31st March 2005

Christianity is the catch-all phrase used to describe religions based on the beliefs that Jesus Christ is the son of God; that his life, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension to heaven are proof of God’s love for humanity and forgiveness of sins; and that by faith in Jesus people may attain salvation and eternal life. Christianity’s holy text is the Bible, especially the New Testament, but the Old Testament is also considered as sacred scripture.

Over its 2,000 year history, the church has been divided into three broad divisions: Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant. There are further divisions within these three categories, with Protestantism claiming a particularly large number of different denominations.

So, it is correct to say that the main religion of Austria is Christianity, but it would be more specific to say that is mainly Catholic, since almost 75 percent of Austria’s residents are Catholics.

Donkey Kong
27th February 2005

This site needs more on World War 2! Especially about Austria's involvment in World War 2.

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