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How did Austria get its name?

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How did Austria get its name?
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A derivation of the real name: Oestereich (check spelling), which I would translate as eastern realm. But east of which country? It lies South East from Germany. Is that it? It is directly East of Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Who knows the history?
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Austria is in Central Europe and it bordered by Germany, Switzerland (and Liechtenstein) to the west, the Czech Repulic to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, and Slovenia and Italy to the south.
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To understand where north, south, east, and west are, first point your left arm towards the sun in the morning. Now, take your right hand and point it towards the west. You are now facing south and your back is towards the north.

Also Know, who invented north south east and west? Germanic origin of names During the Migration Period, the Germanic languages names for the cardinal directions entered the Romance languages, where they replaced the Latin names borealis (or septentrionalis) with north, australis (or meridionalis) with south, occidentalis with west and orientalis with east.

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It is famous 4 its foodAnswerAustria is famous for its Apfelstrudel and Pez candy. AnswerTraditionally, Austria has been famous for its music (for composers like Mozart, Haydn, Johann Strauss Jr and Sr) and its psychiatrists - above all, Freud! AnswerFranz Ferdinand von Österreich-Esten (His assassination started World War 1)AnswerBirth place of Hitler, he was Austrian not German. (Started the second World War) AnswerRed Bull has its main headquaters in Austria. AnswerArnold Schwarzenegger originates from Graz in Austria. AnswerJosef Fritzl, serial incestual rapist is Austrian Austria is one of 4 German speaking countries.
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the main staple food is poo and cheese mixed together

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In Austria-Hungary's ultimatum to Serbia what specifically was the term that was turned down and why?
Austria • austria-hungarys ult serbia ultimatum specifically term • • blackostrich827

What famous film was made in austria?
Austria • famous film austria famous film made • • purplewolf566

Where is Austria located?
Austria • austria located austria located • • goldenkoala386

How do Austria's physical features affect it?
Austria • austrias physical physical features features affect austrias physical • • crazypanda278

What is the North South East West symbol called?
United States • cardinal directions west south east directions • • heavybutterfly809

Which ruler of Austria abolished serfdom?
Austria • austria abolished abolished serfdom austria serfdom ruler • • yellowlion680

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Austria • austria famous austria famous • • angrytiger116

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