Styria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Styria
Steiermark
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| Country |  Austria |
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| Capital | Graz | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 16,401.04 km2 (6,332.48 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(1 January 2019)
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| • Total | 1,243,052 | ||
| • Density | 75.79105/km2 (196.29791/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | AT-6 | ||
| NUTS Region | AT2 | ||
| Votes in Bundesrat | 9 (of 62) | ||
| Website | www.verwaltung.steiermark.at | ||
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Styria is a beautiful state located in the southeast part of Austria. It's known for its green landscapes and mountains. The capital city of Styria is Graz, which is also its largest city.
Styria shares a border with Slovenia to the south. In 2019, about 1.24 million people called Styria their home. It's a place where history, nature, and modern life come together.
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Exploring Styria's Districts
Styria is divided into smaller areas called districts. These districts help manage the different parts of the state. There are 12 districts and one special city that acts like its own district.
The Capital City: Graz
The city of Graz is very important. It is the capital of Styria and a "statutory city." This means it has its own special government, separate from the surrounding districts.
Other Districts of Styria
Besides Graz, Styria has 12 other districts. Each district has its own towns and villages. They all contribute to the unique character of Styria.
- Bruck-Mürzzuschlag
- Deutschlandsberg
- Graz-Umgebung (This district surrounds the city of Graz)
- Hartberg-Fürstenfeld
- Leibnitz
- Leoben
- Liezen (This is the largest district in Austria, and it includes a subdistrict called Gröbming)
Gröbming - Murau
- Murtal
- Südoststeiermark (This means "Southeast Styria")
- Voitsberg
- Weiz
Burgenland · Carinthia · Lower Austria · Salzburg(erland) · Styria · Tyrol · Upper Austria · Vienna · Vorarlberg
Images for kids
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Grüner See, also known as Green Lake, is famous for its clear, green water.
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A view of Graz, the capital city of Styria.
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A beautiful view over the vineyards of South-Styria.
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An old crucifix among cornfields near Mureck in rural Styria.
See also
In Spanish: Estiria para niños
