AUSTRIA

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CURRENCY:

Austria Euro (SYMBOL: €)

DENOMINATIONS:

NOTE: €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5

COIN: €2, 1 and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents

CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS AND ATMS:

All major credit cards accepted. Check if your hotel takes your chosen card before check-in.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE:

Easy to execute and providers are widespread.

TRAVELLER'S CHEQUES:

Widely accepted, recommended in a major currency.

BANKING HOURS:

Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri 0800-1230 and 1330-1500; Thurs 0800-1230 and 1330-1730. If at all unsure, check the hours specific to the area in which you will be staying.

COUNTRY OVERVIEW:

Austria is located in Central Europe, and is officially called the Republic of Austria. The capital is Vienna, and is famed for its cafes and tradition of classical music. It is a member of the European Union. Austria has declared itself as having permanent neutrality.

POPULATION:

Around 9 million.

ECONOMY:

The economy of Austria can be described as healthy – it is one of the top ten richest countries in the world. The standard of living is high. Industry is well – developed and its mountain range and historic towns and cities means that Austria is also a draw for tourism.