International Relations Office

United States of America

 

Austria is a landlocked country of roughly 8.3 million people in Central Europe. Austria's terrain is highly mountainous due to the presence of the Alps; only 32% of the country is below 500 metres (1,600 ft), and its highest point is 3,797 metres (12,460 ft). The majority of the population—about 90%—speaks German, which is also the country's official language.

Though it was arguably made famous by “The Sound of Music”, Austria has much to offer on its own, in the form of some of the most stunning mountainous regions of forests, green slopes, glaciers and rocks in the world. Known as a lively, all-year round holiday destination where you can take part in many activities ranging from extreme sports or quiet walks in the beautiful scenery of the Alps, you are bound to find something enthralling.

 

Capital
 Washington, DC
Currency
 US dollars
Language

English 82.1%, Spanish 10.7%, other Indo-European 3.8%, Asian and Pacific island 2.7%, other 0.7% (2000 census)

Note: Hawaiian is an official language in the state of Hawaii
Weather

New York (Northeastern USA)

  • Cold and damp winters, hot and humid summers
  • Summer months (June – September) : 15 – 29 °C
  • Winter months (December to March) : -3 – 6 °C
  • Average warmest month : July
  • Average coolest month : January
  • Average wettest month : May


Dallas (South USA)

  • Mild winters with hot summers
  • Summer months (June – September) : 19 – 35 °C
  • Winter months (December to March) : 9 – 20 °C
  • Average warmest month : July
  • Average coolest month : January
  • Average wettest month : May


Los Angeles (West USA)

  • Snowfall is extremely rare in the city basin, but the mountains within city limits typically receive snowfall every winter
  • Summer months (June – September) : 15 – 29 °C
  • Winter months (December to March) : 1 – 15 °C
  • Average warmest month : August
  • Average coolest month : December
  • Average wettest month : February

 

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