# Austria (AT)

**Capital:** Vienna  
**Currency:** Euro (EUR) (EUR)  
**Population:** 9'042'000  
**Area:** 83'879 km²

Austria (ISO code: AT) is located in Central Europe and borders Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. Politically, it is a federal republic with nine federal states and a stable democratic system. The climate is predominantly Central European, with alpine regions that have cool winters and mild summers, as well as Pannonian lowland areas with warmer summers. Economically, Austria is highly diversified and is one of the leading industrial countries in Europe, particularly in mechanical engineering, vehicle production, electronics, and tourism. In foreign trade, the country plays a central role in the exchange of goods and services within the EU as well as with third countries. There is a dependency on imports, especially for energy and raw materials. Due to its geographical location, Austria serves as a transit country for the flow of goods between Western and Eastern Europe. The national currency is the Euro (EUR), which supports stable trade and financial transactions. The logistics and transport infrastructure includes efficient highways, rail, and air connections that enhance economic competitiveness. Strategically positioned, Austria serves as a hub for regional trade and transport networks.

**Top Import Partners:** DE, IT, CN, CZ, CH

**Top Export Partners:** DE, US, IT, CH, FR

**Top Import Goods:** Maschinen, Fahrzeuge, Chemikalien, Elektronik, Erdöl

**Top Export Goods:** Maschinen, Fahrzeuge, Pharmazeutika, Papier, Eisen und Stahl

**Key Airports:**
- [Vienna International Airport (VIE)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/vienna-international-airport-vie)
- [Graz Airport (GRZ)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/graz-airport-grz)
- [Hinterstoisser Air Base](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/hinterstoisser-air-base-airport-loxz)
- [Innsbruck Airport (INN)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/innsbruck-airport-inn)
- [Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/klagenfurt-airport-klu)
- [Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base (LNZ)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/linz-hoersching-airport-vogler-air-base-airport-lnz)
- [Salzburg Airport (SZG)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/salzburg-airport-szg)
- [Wiener Neustadt East Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/wiener-neustadt-east-airport-loan)
- [Wiener Neustadt West Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/wiener-neustadt-west-airport-loxn)
- [Altlichtenwarth Gliderfield](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/altlichtenwarth-gliderfield-airport-887)

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