Before you read Interesting and Unknown Facts about Austria country. Read a small intro about Austria. Austria is a German language speaking country in Central Europe, characterised and known by its mountain villages, baroque city.
Interesting and Unknown Facts about Austria country
- The Austrian Eisriesenwelt caves known as “the world of the ice giants,” is the largest accessible ice cave system in the world.
- The sewing machine was invented by an Austrian named Josef Madersperger.
- Over 60% of Austrian adults are either overweight or obese, this is the highest rate in the European Union.
- The numbers 0 and 5 painted on a wall or door, during World War II in Austria, marked the symbol of Austria’s resistance during the Nazi Anschluss.
- The first Austrian horse sports riding club Österreichische Campagnereiter-Gesellschaft, was founded in 1872 and Emperor Franz Joseph was as a sponsor.
- In Austria Vienna has the oldest zoo in the world, founded in 1752.
- Austria is known for its mountain railways and trains, such as the Giselabahn.
- 62% of Austria is covered by the Austrian Alps.
- The first postcards was used in Austria.
These are some Interesting and Unknown Facts about Austria country.
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