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Austria is a country of myths and reality, rulers and heroes, people and princes. It is composed of tiny medieval towns filled with castles that evoke childhood fairy tales, as well as majestic Baroque cities where more than six centuries of Habsburg rule have left an indelible mark. Austria is music, art, literature and architecture ... a magic kingdom whose history is very much alive. Its capital "Imperial Vienna" has lost none of its glamour and romance. It is a city of palaces and museums as well as churches where little boys sing like angels; riding schools where horses dance to Strauss, and cafés where hours are spent over a single cup of coffee and a Sacher Torte.

COUNTRY INFORMATION Area: 83,859 square kilometers/32,379 square miles Population: 8,100,000 inhabitants Capital City: Vienna Currency: Euro Languages: German Time Zones: GMT +1 in winter; GMT +2 in summer Country Phone Code: 43 SOCIAL AND BUSINESS CUSTOMS Catering & Gastronomy Taste a Wiener Schnitzel, a tender piece of veal cutlet wrapped in a delicate coating of bread-crumbs. Or try Tafelspitz, boiled beef brisket or rump roast accompanied by home-fried potatoes, apple-horseradish sauce and chive sauce... Of course, Vienna is world-renowned for its pastries and desserts: take Kaiserschmarren (Emperor's Trifle) or a Strudel, filled with either apples or sweet cream cheese. Choose for yourself - imperial delights await you. Meeting Venues in Austria

USEFUL INFORMATION Electricity: 220 volts, European 2 round thin pins. National Public Holidays: New Year's Day (Jan 1st); Epiphany (Jan 6th); Ash Wednesday (Feb 13th); Easter Monday (Apr 24th); Labor Day (May 1st); Ascension Day (June 1st); Whit Monday (June 12th); Assumption (Aug 15th); Flag Day (Oct 26th); All Saints' Day (Nov 1st); Immaculate Conception (Dec 8th); Christmas (Dec 25th) Boxing Day (Dec 26th). Tipping: In restaurants and hotels a 10-15% service charge is included in the bill. Providers expect an additional 5-10% tip. Banks Opening Hours: Monday-Friday from 8 am to 3 pm Thursday till 5.30 pm Health: No shot is necessary. Many doctors speak English.. Domestic Airlines: Austrian Airlines, Tyrolean Airways