Austria – Culture – World Countries for Kids

Being a landlocked country, Austria’s culture is greatly influenced by its neighbors. One major part of Austrian culture is music. Vienna has long been considered the music capital of Europe and is home to world-class music schools. Many famous composers, including Johan Strauss, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Joseph Haydn all lived and taught in Vienna. The city is also home to the famous Vienna State Opera and the Vienna Boy’s Choir. There is beautiful architecture throughout the country, and Austria is famous for its castles, palaces, and buildings. The prominent religion in Astria is Christianity, with the majority of citizens being Catholic.

Austria is a beautiful country with wonderful people.

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