India-Austria Sign Agreements to Expand Defence, Trade and Technology Cooperation

India and Austria have recently signed multiple agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation across defence, trade, technology, education, and culture. The development is currently relevant due to strengthened diplomatic and strategic engagement between the two countries.

Austria – Key Facts for Prelims

Dimension	Key Details
Location	Austria is a landlocked country located in south-central Europe.
Capital	The capital city of Austria is Vienna.
Neighbouring Countries	Austria shares borders with eight countries: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Germany.
Physical Geography	About 70% of Austria is covered by the Alpine region extending from Switzerland.
Climate	Austria has a temperate and alpine climate.
Major River	The Danube River, with a length of 2,850 km, is the most significant river and is the second-longest river in Europe.
Ethnic Composition	Ethnic groups include Germans, Turks, Serbs, Croats, Slovenes, Bosnians, Hungarians, Czechs, Slovaks, and Roma.
Languages	German is the official language, while Croatian, Hungarian, and Slovene are recognised local official languages.
Political System	Austria is a federal parliamentary republic with a chancellor as head of government and a president as head of state.
Historical Milestones	Key events include: Roman province of Noricum formation; Charlemagne’s conquest in 788 AD; Habsburg rule; Austria-Hungary formation in 1867; collapse in 1918; and establishment of the First Austrian Republic in 1919.