The Republic of Austria is a landlocked nation in central Europe. Historically a Roman Catholic country since the conquest of Charlemagne, the influence of the Church has been in rapid decline over the last 50 years and more than 12% of the population now profess no religious belief.
Country Facts
- Region: Europe
- Capital: Vienna
- Population: 8.6 million
- Area: 83,871 km2
- Religions: Roman Catholic 63%, no religion 12.6%, other Christian 10%, Protestant 4.6%, Muslim 4%
- Languages: Austrian German
