Exploring Austria's Five Neighbors

Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe, surrounded by several other countries. To the north, Austria shares borders with Germany and the Czech Republic. To the northeast lies Slovakia, while Hungary is to the east. Moving south, Austria is bordered by Slovenia and Italy. Finally, to the west, Austria is bordered by Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Austria's border with Germany is its longest, at 497 miles

Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe with a predominantly mountainous geography. It shares its longest border with Germany, which is 497 miles (801 km) long. This border is located in the north-west of Austria and the south of Germany. The boundary runs from east to west, with the western point at the border tripoint of Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, and the eastern end at the point where the two countries meet with the Czech Republic near the village of Schwarzenberg-am-Bohmerwald. Some of the states that lie on the border include Upper Austria, Salzburg, and Tyrol in Austria and Bavaria in Germany.

The second-longest border that Austria shares is with Hungary, at 205 miles (331 km). This border was established by the Trianon Treaty, which was signed in 1920. Austria and Hungary were separated by an electric border fence from the end of World War II until 1989 when communism collapsed in Hungary.

Austria's other neighbouring countries are the Czech Republic (249 miles or 402 km), Italy (251 miles or 404 km), Switzerland (98 miles or 158 km), Liechtenstein (21 miles or 34 km), Slovakia (185 miles or 105 km), and Slovenia (185 miles or 330 km).

Austria shares a 21-mile border with Liechtenstein

The Austria-Liechtenstein border is 34km or 21 miles long. The border is part of a larger boundary that includes Switzerland, which has a 112-mile border with Austria. This boundary is divided by Liechtenstein, with the shortest stretch of the border passing through the Alpine Rhine into Lake Constance.

Liechtenstein is the smallest nation in the world bordered by two countries. It is also one of the few countries with no debt. The country has a strong financial sector centred in Vaduz, its capital. It is known for its low corporate tax rates, which have drawn many companies to its shores.

The country is mountainous, making it a popular destination for winter sports. It is also one of the world's two doubly landlocked countries, alongside Uzbekistan. The majority of its population is found in the western half of the country, along the Rhine River.

Austria, a landlocked state, shares borders with eight countries in total. These are Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Hungary, Slovakia, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Slovenia.

The border between Austria and Italy is 251 miles long

The Brenner Pass is located on the Austrian-Italian border in Tyrol. At 1,370 m, it is one of the lowest Alpine passes. The route over the Brenner Pass has historically been an important and convenient route of north-south transit between Germany and Italy, providing the most direct route between Europe's two most highly industrialised regions: Germany and northern Italy.

Other mountain passes on the Austrian-Italian border include Timmelsjoch, Staller Saddle, Reschen Pass, Plocken Pass, and Hochjoch.

Austria and Switzerland share a 112-mile border, divided by Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is a German-speaking country with a population of around 37,877. It is a constitutional monarchy under the Liechtenstein Prince. The country is a popular destination for winter sports due to its mountainous terrain. The Austrian-Swiss border extends through the Grison Alps and the Alpine Rhine into Lake Constance. The westernmost third of Austria is a narrow corridor between Germany and Italy, which is between 20 and 37 miles wide. The rest of the country lies to the east, with a maximum north-south width of 170 miles.

Austria's border with the Czech Republic is 249 miles long

Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe with a predominantly mountainous geography. It shares its borders with eight countries: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Hungary, Slovakia, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Slovenia.

The current Austro-Czech border was established on December 31, 1992, following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, and the Czech Republic's independence on January 1, 1993. Cross-border cooperation between the two countries is well-established.

The border begins at the tripoint formed by the Austrian, German, and Czech borders and then turns eastward, ending at the tripoint where Austria, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia meet. The Inn and Morava rivers are crossed by the demarcation line.

The Czech Republic is a unitary parliamentary state in Central Europe, with a population of over 10 million. Prague, its capital and largest city, is renowned for its architectural beauty. The country has a diverse landscape, with the western part characterised by low mountains and the eastern region, Moravia, being more hilly.

Austria and the Czech Republic are both members of the Schengen Agreement, which means there are no routine immigration checks when travelling between the two countries. However, customs checks may occasionally occur as a result of intelligence sharing.

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