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If you are looking for a wide selection <strong>of</strong> exquisite timepieces<br />

and fine jewellery, you only need to keep one name in mind.<br />

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For more than 125 years, <strong>the</strong> name “WEMPE” has stood for <strong>the</strong> utmost expertise in <strong>the</strong> art <strong>of</strong><br />

making jewellery and timepieces. We <strong>of</strong>fer a unique selection <strong>of</strong> valuable treasures at 25 Wempe<br />

showrooms world-wide. We are especially proud because for more than a century we have been<br />

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privileged to contribute to <strong>the</strong> grand feelings that our customers express when <strong>the</strong>y purchase<br />

jewellery or timepieces. Our pieces <strong>of</strong> jewellery uphold international standards and are born in<br />

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our own atelier. This is true for unusual one-<strong>of</strong>-a-kind items as well as for our diverse assortment<br />

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<strong>of</strong> classic pieces with brilliant-cut diamonds. And a century-old friendship links us with <strong>the</strong><br />

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world’s foremost watch manufactories. You will find WEMPE showrooms at <strong>the</strong> loveliest<br />

locations in great European metropolises and in New York City. Each shop also <strong>of</strong>fers service or<br />

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advice whenever you require it, so you can be certain that we will always be available to meet your<br />

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individual needs. We cordially invite you to <strong>discover</strong> an abundance <strong>of</strong> interesting new items and<br />

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exclusive special models at one <strong>of</strong> Europe’s leading jewellers. We look forward to your visit!<br />

Motiv: Wempe Kunde: · 27048<br />

1010 Wien Kärntner Straße 41 Tel. 01.512 33 22<br />

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Portugal<br />

Spain<br />

Gibraltar<br />

Morocco<br />

Barents Sea<br />

Reedsee Lake, Gastein Magic Mountain, Semmering Parade in Innsbruck<br />

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Ireland<br />

Bay<br />

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Biscay<br />

Iceland<br />

A l g e r i a<br />

United<br />

Kingdom<br />

Mediterranean Sea<br />

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Andorra<br />

Area: 83,858 km²<br />

Population: 8.2 million<br />

Capital: Vienna<br />

North Sea<br />

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Monaco<br />

Lux.<br />

F r a n c e<br />

Tunisia<br />

Norwegian Sea<br />

Neth.<br />

Switz.<br />

Norway<br />

Denmark<br />

Germany<br />

Liech.<br />

Sweden<br />

Baltic Sea<br />

Poland<br />

Slovakia<br />

Hungary<br />

Slovenia<br />

Croatia<br />

Romania<br />

San Marino<br />

Bosnia &<br />

Herz.<br />

Malta<br />

Austria<br />

Italy<br />

Czech Rep.<br />

Serbia & Mont.<br />

Lithuania<br />

Swarovski<br />

Macedonia<br />

Crystal<br />

Albania Worlds<br />

Greece<br />

Innsbruck<br />

Moldova<br />

Salzburg<br />

City<br />

Munich<br />

Kitzbühel<br />

M e d i t e r r a n e a n S e a<br />

Language: German is spoken as a first language by 98% <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Austrian population. English is by far <strong>the</strong> leading second language in <strong>the</strong><br />

educational system and is widely spoken.<br />

Ukraine<br />

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Topography: Austria combines a truly unique variety <strong>of</strong> landscapes, climatic<br />

conditions and flora. Austria’s landscapes range from <strong>the</strong> peaks <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Alps<br />

to hill country and plains. Its highest mountain is <strong>the</strong> Grossglockner (3,797<br />

metres / 12,530 feet). Its longest river is <strong>the</strong> Danube, which flows through<br />

Austria for a length <strong>of</strong> 350 kilometres (220 miles). There are about 9,000<br />

lakes in Austria, <strong>of</strong> which 5,000 are natural and 4,000 are man-made.<br />

Climate: At a latitude <strong>of</strong> 42° north, <strong>the</strong> climate is moderate and<br />

generally agreeable. In summer <strong>the</strong> temperature ranges from 15ºC (night)<br />

to 27ºC (day).<br />

How to get <strong>the</strong>re: Austrian Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways and China Air<br />

(from Abu Dhabi) all operate direct services between Vienna and <strong>the</strong> Gulf.<br />

Austria can easily reached by plane. Munich Airport is well connected to<br />

every major city in <strong>the</strong> Middle East. From Munich <strong>the</strong> trip to Austria takes<br />

1½ hours by bus or train.<br />

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Latvia<br />

Finland<br />

Estonia<br />

Bulgaria<br />

Belarus<br />

B l a c k S e a<br />

Cyprus<br />

UPPER T u r k e y AUSTRIA<br />

Lebanon<br />

Israel<br />

Gastein<br />

Austria - Basic Facts<br />

R u s s i a<br />

Jordan<br />

Georgia<br />

Azerbaijan<br />

Armenia<br />

Syria<br />

CARINTHIA<br />

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S a u d i A r a b i a<br />

STYRIA<br />

LOWER AUSTRIA<br />

Visa: Austria is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Schengen states, so travellers to Austria<br />

must apply for a Schengen Visa. Telephone numbers <strong>of</strong> local Austrian<br />

Embassies are:<br />

• In United Arab Emirates: (+971/2) 67 66 611<br />

• In Saudi Arabia: (+966/1) 480 12 17<br />

• In Kuwait (also for Bahrain and Qatar): (+965) 25 52 532<br />

• In Oman: (+968) 24 793 135<br />

Rail travel: The Austrian Federal Railways operates a total network<br />

stretching over 5,800 kilometres. Trains are generally on time and <strong>of</strong> a<br />

very high standard, with carriages available in 1st and 2nd class. There are<br />

frequent direct connections serving Austrian cities and connections to all<br />

neighbouring countries.<br />

Car hire: Facilities are available at all international airports in larger cities<br />

and at most <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> major railway stations.<br />

More information: www.<strong>austria</strong>.info<br />

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Austria. You’ve arrived!

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