Austria is a country where all European cultures miraculously intertwine. Here you can relax in the mountains and then visit Salzburg, Innsbruck, or Vienna to see the notable landmarks. The country offers excellent conditions for sports activities. Austria provides wonderful opportunities for treatment, excursions, and simply peaceful relaxation.
The name "Austria" comes from the German "eastern kingdom" - this territory was the easternmost in the Frankish Empire and, at the same time, was the border of German and Slavic settlements. Today, Austria is a small state located in the heart of Europe. "Land of mountains, land on the river, land of fields, land of cathedrals" - as sung in the national anthem of Austria. And although it is a small country, the variety of experiences awaiting its guests is endless! Austria is the most beautiful country in Central Europe.
In 1995, Austria became a member of the European Union but retained its strict constitutional neutrality and prohibited the deployment of foreign troops on its territory.
Austria is primarily a mountainous country - about 50% of the territory is occupied by the Alps. The highest point is the Grossglockner mountain. The variety of landscapes and relatively high average temperatures make traveling to Austria attractive at any time of the year. Skiing in winter, mountain tourism in summer, and other types of active recreation attract up to 19 million visitors to Austria annually. The skiing season lasts until mid-April.
Over the past decade, obtaining education in Austria has become very popular. Austria is one of the leaders in the international education market. Every year, over 160,000 foreign students study here. The Ministry of Education currently oversees thousands of schools, hundreds of state colleges, and dozens of universities. Education in Austria is recognized as one of the best. The higher education system in Austria is divided into three sectors: universities and art universities; colleges that train teachers and social workers; higher schools.
