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Austria 
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 Salzburg |
Salzburg is located on the Salzach River at the base of a rocky crag known as the Mönchsberg. Tourists find Salzburg appealing for its beautiful setting and historical buildings, which include numerous cathedrals and an 11th-century fort resting on top of the Mönchsberg, background. Cultural offerings abound as the city annually hosts internationally famous music and drama festivals and holds the distinction of being Mozart’s birthplace. |
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A landlocked country of central Europe. A Roman and Carolingian territory, it was later a powerful empire ruled by the Hapsburgs. The empire was broken up in 1918, and the republic of Austria was annexed by Adolf Hitler in 1938. Full sovereignty was restored in 1955. Vienna is the capital and the largest city. Population, 7,555,300+. |
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