Austria: capital, population, borders and facts
Austria is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Vienna. Roughly 9 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Austria shares a land border with 8 countries: Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. It is landlocked, which means it has no coastline on an ocean. The national flag uses red and white.
| Capital city | Vienna |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population (approx.) | 9 million |
| Land neighbours | 8: Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland |
| Coastline | None. It is landlocked. |
| Flag colours | red, white |
Outline of Austria
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Austria?
The capital of Austria is Vienna.
What is the population of Austria?
Austria has roughly 9 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Austria?
Austria borders Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland.
Is Austria landlocked?
Yes, Austria is landlocked.
Travel basics for Austria
In Austria, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number police 112 or 133, ambulance 144, fire 122. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Austria travel basics page.
Put what you know about Austria to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Austria is Vienna. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Austria flag uses red and white. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Austria has 8 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 9 million people, Austria is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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