SeefeldA wonderful world of water - Austrian National Tourist Office
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A R R I V E B a s i c F a c t s o n A u s t r i a Online For more info: www.austria.info www.facebook.com/alnemsa (Arabic facebook site) www.facebook.com/austriatravelinfo (English facebook site) Basic Facts on Austria Area: 83,858km² Population: 8.4 million Capital: Vienna Language: German is spoken as a first language by 98% of the Austrian population. English is by far the most popular foreign language taught in the education system and is widely spoken. Topography: Austria is a truly unique combination of landscapes, climatic conditions and flora. Austria’s landscapes range from the peaks of the Alps to hill country and plains. Its highest mountain is the Grossglockner (3,797m/12,530ft) and its longest river is the Danube, which flows through Austria for a length of 350km (220 miles). There are around 9,000 lakes in Austria, of which 5,000 are natural and 4,000 are man made. Climate: At 42°N latitude, the climate is moderate and generally pleasant. In summer, temperatures average 27°C during the day and 15°C at night. How to get there: Austria is easily reached by plane with Austrian Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways all operating direct services to Vienna. Munich Airport is also well connected with all the Middle East’s major cities. From Munich, it is only 90 minutes to Austria by bus or train. Visa: Austria is a Schengen state, requiring travellers to Austria to apply for a Schengen Visa. For more information please check: Austrian Embassy www.bmeia.gv.at/en/embassy/riyadh in Riyadh T +966 1 480 12 17 Visa Facilitation Service www.vfsglobal.com/austria/saudiarabia (VFS) in Jeddah T +966 2 614 44 81 Austrian Embassy www.bmeia.gv.at/en/embassy/abu-dhabi in the UAE T +971 4 345 54 61 (VFS) Austrian Embassy in Kuwait T +965 225 52 532 As there is no Austrian consulate in Qatar and Bahrain, visas will be issued by other Schengen country consulates. Visa applicants in Oman can contact the Austrian Embassy in Riyadh for visa application. Rail Travel: Austrian Federal Railways operates a network that stretches over 5,800 kilometres. Trains have a good on-time record and are of a very high standard with 1st and 2nd class carriages available. There are frequent and direct connections serving Austrian cities and all neighbouring countries. Car hire: Car rental services are available at all international airports and at most of the major railway stations. More information: www.austria.info 30 31 arrive_12_02_2003.indd 30-31 18.02.13 08:11
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A R R I V E<br />
B a s i c F a c t s o n A u s t r i a<br />
Online For more info: www.austria.info<br />
www.facebook.com/alnemsa (Arabic facebook site)<br />
www.facebook.com/austriatravelinfo (English facebook site)<br />
Basic Facts on Austria<br />
Area: 83,858km²<br />
Population: 8.4 million<br />
Capital: Vienna<br />
Language: German is spoken as a first language by 98% <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Austrian</strong><br />
population. English is by far the most popular foreign language taught in the<br />
education system and is widely spoken.<br />
Topography: Austria is a truly unique combination <strong>of</strong> landscapes, climatic<br />
conditions and flora. Austria’s landscapes range from the peaks <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Alps to hill country and plains. Its highest mountain is the Grossglockner<br />
(3,797m/12,530ft) and its longest river is the Danube, which flows through<br />
Austria for a length <strong>of</strong> 350km (220 miles). There are around 9,000 lakes in<br />
Austria, <strong>of</strong> which 5,000 are natural and 4,000 are man made.<br />
Climate: At 42°N latitude, the climate is moderate and generally pleasant.<br />
In summer, temperatures average 27°C during the day and 15°C at night.<br />
How to get there: Austria is easily reached by plane with <strong>Austrian</strong> Airlines,<br />
Emirates and Qatar Airways all operating direct services to Vienna. Munich<br />
Airport is also well connected with all the Middle East’s major cities. From<br />
Munich, it is only 90 minutes to Austria by bus or train.<br />
Visa: Austria is a Schengen state, requiring travellers to Austria to apply for<br />
a Schengen Visa. For more information please check:<br />
<strong>Austrian</strong> Embassy<br />
www.bmeia.gv.at/en/embassy/riyadh<br />
in Riyadh T +966 1 480 12 17<br />
Visa Facilitation Service www.vfsglobal.com/austria/saudiarabia<br />
(VFS) in Jeddah T +966 2 614 44 81<br />
<strong>Austrian</strong> Embassy<br />
www.bmeia.gv.at/en/embassy/abu-dhabi<br />
in the UAE<br />
T +971 4 345 54 61 (VFS)<br />
<strong>Austrian</strong> Embassy in Kuwait T +965 225 52 532<br />
As there is no <strong>Austrian</strong> consulate in Qatar and Bahrain, visas will be issued<br />
by other Schengen country consulates. Visa applicants in Oman can contact<br />
the <strong>Austrian</strong> Embassy in Riyadh for visa application.<br />
Rail Travel: <strong>Austrian</strong> Federal Railways operates a network that stretches<br />
over 5,800 kilometres. Trains have a good on-time record and are <strong>of</strong> a very<br />
high standard with 1st and 2nd class carriages available. There are frequent<br />
and direct connections serving <strong>Austrian</strong> cities and all neighbouring countries.<br />
Car hire: Car rental services are available at all international airports and at<br />
most <strong>of</strong> the major railway stations.<br />
More information: www.austria.info<br />
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