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General information
While surprises may break up the monotony of everyday life, they are unwelcome when it comes to event planning. The more knowledge one has about a country, the easier the planning of your meetings, conventions, events or incentives will be. Find all the essential facts about Austria here.
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Value-added tax
Most Austrian goods and services are subject to sales tax. You may want to take note of whether you could be entitled to a refund on any tax that you may be obliged to pay.
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Austria in figures
| Surface area | 83,871 km2 |
| Inhabitants | 8.37 million |
| Language | German |
| Time zone | Central European Time (CET) |
Provinces / capitals
| Vienna | Vienna |
| Lower Austria | St. Pölten |
| Burgenland | Eisenstadt |
| Styria | Graz |
| Upper Austria | Linz |
| Salzburg | Salzburg |
| Carinthia | Klagenfurt |
| Tyrol | Innsbruck |
| Vorarlberg | Bregenz |
Weights and Measures
| 1 metre (m) | 3.281 feet | 39.37 inches |
| 1 kilometre (km) | 3,281 feet | 0.621 miles |
| 1 square m (m2) | 10.76 sq feet | 1,550 sq inches |
| 1 kilogram (kg) | 35.274 ounces | 2.205 pounds |