States of Austria facts for kids

The Republic of Austria (in German: Republik Österreich) is a country in Europe. It's like a team of nine smaller regions, called states (or Bundesländer in German). Each state has its own government, but they all work together under one main government for the whole country.

States of Austria (in German)

Discovering Austria's States

Austria is made up of nine states, each with its own unique features, history, and capital city. Think of them like the different parts of a puzzle that fit together to make the whole country. These states help manage things like schools, roads, and local rules for the people living there.

Exploring Each Austrian State

Here's a quick look at each of Austria's nine states, showing you some important facts about them:

Official Flag	State Name (German Name)	Location on Map	Population (2016)	Area (km²)	People per km²	Capital City
	Burgenland (Burgenland)		291,000	3,962	73	Eisenstadt
	Carinthia (Kärnten)		560,000	9,538	59	Klagenfurt
	Lower Austria (Niederösterreich)		1,653,000	19,186	86	Sankt Pölten
	Salzburg (Salzburg)		546,000	7,156	76	Salzburg
	Styria (Steiermark)		1,232,000	16,401	75	Graz
	Tyrol (Tirol)		739,000	12,640	58	Innsbruck
	Upper Austria (Oberösterreich)		1,454,000	11,980	121	Linz
	Vienna (Wien)		1,841,000	415	4,437	Vienna
	Vorarlberg (Vorarlberg)		384,000	2,601	148	Bregenz

See also

• In Spanish: Estados de Austria para niños