Geography of Austria
Climate, terrain, natural resources, and geographic features
Total Area
83,871
km² (rank #114)
Coastline
0
km
Highest Point
Grossglockner (3,798 m)
Lowest Point
Neusiedler See (115 m)
Area Comparison
Austria
83,871 km²
United States (reference)
9,833,520 km²
Austria is 0.9% the size of the United States.
Climate
Temperate continental; cold winters with frequent rain and some snow in lowlands; snowy winters in mountains
Terrain
Mostly mountainous (Alps); flat or gently sloping along eastern and northern margins
Natural Resources
Oil
Coal
Lignite
Timber
Iron Ore
Copper
Zinc
Antimony
Magnesite
Tungsten
Graphite
Salt
Hydropower
Land Use
16.5%
47.2%
36.3%
Arable: 16.5%
Forest: 47.2%
Other: 36.3%
Bordering Countries
Austria on the Map
Region
Europe
Central Europe
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Austria?
Austria covers an area of 83,871 km², ranking #114 in the world by size.
What is the climate of Austria?
Temperate continental; cold winters with frequent rain and some snow in lowlands; snowy winters in mountains
What is the highest point in Austria?
The highest point in Austria is Grossglockner (3,798 m).
What natural resources does Austria have?
Austria's natural resources include Oil, Coal, Lignite, Timber, Iron Ore, Copper, Zinc, Antimony, Magnesite, Tungsten, Graphite, Salt, Hydropower.
Which countries border Austria?
Austria shares land borders with Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland.