Austria

Category: World Geography / International Relations / Europe

UPSC Notes & Key Pointers

  • Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe.

  • Its capital is Vienna.

  • It borders Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

  • The Alps cover a significant part of Austria.

  • The Danube River flows through the country.

  • Austria is a member of the European Union but is constitutionally committed to neutrality.

  • Prelims Focus: Central Europe, neighbours, Alps and Danube.