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Vienna

Vienna is the capital of Austria; the city also appears as Vienna in some geographic records.

Vienna
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The place

What makes it special

  • Capital of Austria.
  • Also identified as Vienna in some records.
Vienna
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Vienna
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Articles in Vienna

Guides to this place

3 articles

Vienna

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Guides to this place

3 related guides

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Austria in Central Europe: Vienna, German and the euro

Austria is in Central Europe, has no coastline and has Vienna as its capital. Here are the basic facts to help you plan a trip, without treating information that needs checking as if it were guaranteed to be current.

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Austria: location, German and the euro to get your bearings before travelling

A first point of reference for locating Austria in Central Europe and learning its capital, language and currency before planning your trip.

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Austria’s Central European location and practical travel basics

Austria is in Central Europe, has no coastline and has Vienna as its capital. Three reference points—location, language and the euro—help you organise your research before choosing a route.

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Profile updated: 10/10/2026