| Austria | |
| Official name | Republic of Austria |
| Capital city | Vienna |
| Official language | German |
| Currency | euro |
| National Day | 26 October |
| Population | 8,210,281 |
| Size | 83,871 km² |
| National anthem | Land der Berge, Land am Strome |
National |
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| Political system | Federal republic |
| Head of state | President Heinz Fischer |
| Head of government | Prime Minister Werner Faymann |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Michael Spindelegger |
| Most recent elections |
Presidential elections: 2010 Parliamentary elections: 2008 |
| Length of mandate |
President: 6 years Parliament: 4 years |
European Union |
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| Date of accession | 1 January 1995 |
| European Commissioner |
Johannes Hahn Regional Policy |
| European Parliament | 17 members |