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Austria CIA Map |
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| Location |
Central Europe, north of Italy and Slovenia |
| Grography |
landlocked; strategic location at the crossroads of central Europe with many easily traversable Alpine passes and valleys; major river is the Danube; population is concentrated on eastern lowlands because of steep slopes, poor soils, and low temperatures elsewhere |
| Coordinates |
47 20 N, 13 20 E |
| Area |
total: 83,870 sq km land: 82,444 sq km water: 1,426 sq km |
| Terrain |
in the west and south mostly mountains (Alps); along the eastern and northern margins mostly flat or gently sloping |
| Natural Hazards |
landslides; avalanches; earthquakes |
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Source: CIA World Factbook
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Source:
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