Austria
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Friends[edit | edit source]
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!
Enemies[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
![](/images/thumb/c/c0/AustriaFlag.png/222px-AustriaFlag.png)
- Draw a ball.
- Draw three horizontal stripes in the ball in the following order: red, white, red.
- Add the eyes and you are finished!
Color Name | HEX | |
---|---|---|
Red | #C8102E | |
White | #FFFFFF |
Informational Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Coat of arms of Austria
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Map of Austria