Austria

From Heterodontosaurus Balls

Austria is a country located in Europe. Austria has been a member of the United Nations since 1955 and of the European Union since 1995. Austria hosts organizations, like the OSCE and the OPEC. He is a founding member of the OECD and Interpol. It also signed the Schengen Agreement in 1995, and adopted the euro currency in 1999.

History

Austria was occupied by the Allies after German defeat in WWII. He officially regained independence in 1955 and joined the UN. Austria would remain neutral in the Cold War, while maintaining close economic ties to the West, he avoided joining any military alliance like NATO. Austria became a bridge between Eastern and Western Europe, hosting international organizations and conferences. After the Cold War, Austria began joining the West more, an example of such feelings is the joining of the European Union.

People

Austrians are a homogeneous people; 91% are native German speakers. However, there has been a significant amount of immigrants, particularly from former Yugoslavia and Turkey, over the last two decades.

Relations

Friends

  • Hungary - I remember our glorious past!
  • Switzerland - She is of nurse and best friend that speak Deutsche. I am problem solver for international conflicts and when mein head gets to much psychologically she takes care of me. Also it was inspiration for me to get into neutrality club. Vielen Dank! We can also into events together like 2008 UEFA European Football Championship. Congrats on topping #1 on HDI, btw.
  • Germany - Sibling! Chill on all the work, have a break.
  • Czechia - Beer buddy!
  • Poland - Happy 100 years old mein frien. I thank you for helping me remove kebab back in those days. I toast for your 100 anniversary with Raspberry schnapps!
  • France - My sibling in law, we used to hate each other in 18th century, but we’re now good, kinda?

Enemies

  • Australia - WHY DU STEALINGS OF NAME? ICH AM A HUNDRED JAHREN OLD THHAN DU ARE! DU ARE NOT EVEN SUPPOSED TO BE IN EUROVISION YOU'RE NOT IN EUROPE!

Trivia

  • Austria’s flag dates back to 1230.
  • 2/3 of the country is covered in mountains. 🏔️
  • The name “Austria” derives from a Germanic word 'austro' which means 'east'.
  • Even though Austria's coat of arms includes a hammer and sickle, it does not actually symbolize Communism. Also, the coat of arms includes a crown, which symbolizes Monarchism.

How to draw

Flag of Austria
  1. Draw a ball.
  2. Draw three horizontal stripes in the ball in the following order: red, white, red.
  3. Add the eyes and you are finished!
Color Name HEX
Red #C8102E
White #FFFFFF

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