Austria, located in central Europe, is a landlocked country bordered by Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Italy, and Liechtenstein. Its land area is about 830,000 square kilometers with a population of about 9 million. Austria has its own geography, population, mineral resources and climate.
Austria's terrain is diverse, with mountains in the north and plains and hills in the south. Its highest peak is the Düré at 3,797 meters above sea level. Austria's river, the Danube, originates in its southern mountains and flows eastward through the entire country, eventually emptying into the Black Sea. In addition, there are many lakes and hot springs in Austria, the most famous of which is Lake Hallstatt.
According to statistics, Austria has a population of about 9 million, of which about 70% is urban. Major cities include Vienna, Graz, Salzburg, etc. Austria is a multi-ethnic country, of which 89% are Austrians, and other major ethnic groups include Slovenes, Hungarians, etc.
Austria is rich in mineral resources, mainly oil, natural gas, coal, iron ore and uranium ore. Among them, oil and gas are mainly distributed in the northern mountainous areas, and coal is mainly distributed in the southern regions. In addition, Austria is rich in forests and water resources.
Austria's climate is temperate continental with four distinct seasons. The average temperature in summer is 20-25 degrees Celsius, and in winter it is 0-5 degrees Celsius. Due to the influence of the topography, the climate varies from region to region. The northern mountains have a cooler climate, while the southern part is warmer. In addition, Austria's climate is also influenced by a combination of Atlantic and continental climates, resulting in a large climate change.
In summary, Austria is a country with a unique geographical environment and rich mineral resources. Its diverse topography and abundant water resources provide favorable conditions for its economic development. At the same time, its rich mineral resources also provide support for the country's industrial development.