Austria

Flag Description Three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and red. Currency The Euro. (€) This image represents a 5 euro banknote. Euro coins have one common side and one national side. They can be used anywhere within the euro area, regardless of the country of issue. There are coins in denominations of €2, €1, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent and 1 cent. The value of one U.S. dollar is equivalent to 0.64 euros. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Central Europe, north of Italy and Slovenia. Climate Temperate; continental, cloudy; cold winters with frequent rain in lowlands and snow in mountains; cool summers with occasional showers. Terrain In the west and south mostly mountains (Alps); along the eastern and northern margins mostly flat or gently sloping. Elevation Extremes Lowest point: Neusiedler See 115 m ... Highest point: Grossglockner 3,798 m

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Austria

This is a map of Austria. The map illustrates the location of Vienna and its proximity to Graz, Linz, Salzburg, and the Gulf of Venice.

Other countries on this map include: Czech Republic / Germany / Slovenia

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