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	~~'''Vienna''' is the [[capital~~ city~~]] and one of the nine [[states~~ of Austria]]. It is the most populous city in Austria, with a population of about 1.9 million, and its cultural, economic, and political center. It is the 7th-largest city by population within city limits in the European Union.		{{short description\|Capital and largest city of Austria}}
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	~~== History ==~~		[[File:Vienna_Austria_Skyline_Aerial,_October_2024.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Aerial view of Vienna, October 2024]]
	~~Vienna's history dates back to the first post-Christian century when the Romans established the military camp Vindobona~~. ~~Today's cityscape is characterized by the abundance~~ of ~~Baroque buildings created mostly under the rule of Empress [[Maria Theresa]] and Emperor [[Franz Joseph]] who was largely responsible for the monumental architecture round the [[Ringstraße~~]].

	~~== Geography ==~~		'''Vienna''' ({{lang-de\|Wien}}) is the capital and largest city of [[Austria]], and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.9 million (2.6 million within the metropolitan area), nearly one-third of Austria's population, and its cultural, economic, and political center. It is the 6th-largest city by population within city limits in the [[European Union]].
	Vienna is ~~located in northeastern~~ Austria, at the ~~easternmost extension~~ of ~~the Alps in the~~ Vienna ~~Basin~~. ~~The earliest settlement~~, ~~at the location~~ of ~~today~~'s ~~[[Inner City]]~~, ~~was south of~~ the ~~meandering~~ [[~~Danube~~]] ~~while the city now spans both sides of the river~~.

	== ~~Culture~~ ==		==History==
	Vienna ~~is known for its high quality of life~~. ~~In a 2005 study~~ of ~~127 world cities,~~ the [[~~Economist Intelligence Unit~~]] ~~ranked~~ the ~~city first (~~in ~~a tie with Vancouver~~, ~~Canada) for~~ the ~~world's most livable cities. Vienna has been~~ the ~~number one destination for international congresses~~ and ~~conventions. It attracts over 6.8 million tourists a year~~.		The history of Vienna dates back to the [[Roman Empire]], when it was founded as a military camp in the 1st century AD. The city became the capital of the [[Austrian Empire]] and later the [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]]. Vienna played a major role in European history, particularly during the 19th century as a center of the arts and sciences.

	== ~~Economy~~ ==		==Geography==
	~~The city~~ is the ~~seat~~ of ~~many major international organizations~~, ~~including~~ [[~~OPEC~~]] and ~~the~~ [[~~OSCE~~]]. ~~Vienna is also important economically as it~~ is ~~home to~~ the ~~headquarters of many multinational companies and is considered the gateway to Eastern Europe~~.		Vienna is located in the eastern part of Austria and is close to the borders of the [[Czech Republic]], [[Slovakia]], and [[Hungary]]. The city is situated on the [[Danube River]], which has historically been a major trade route.

	== ~~Education~~ ==		==Culture==
	Vienna is ~~Austria's main center of education~~ and home to many ~~universities~~, ~~professional colleges~~ and ~~gymnasiums (high schools)~~.		[[File:Schoenbrunn_philharmoniker_2012.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Vienna Philharmonic performing at Schönbrunn Palace]]
			Vienna is renowned for its cultural heritage, particularly in music, art, and architecture. The city is home to many famous composers, including [[Ludwig van Beethoven]], [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]], and [[Johann Strauss II]]. The [[Vienna Philharmonic]] is one of the world's most prestigious orchestras.

	== ~~Transport~~ ==		===Architecture===
	Vienna ~~has~~ a ~~large public transportation network~~. ~~The~~ [[~~Vienna S-Bahn~~]] ~~with~~ the ~~central junction at~~ [[~~Wien Mitte~~]] ~~covers large parts of~~ the ~~region~~. ~~Vienna~~ also ~~has a large tram network,~~ the [[~~Vienna Tramway~~]].		[[File:Wien_-_Stephansdom_(1).JPG\|thumb\|right\|St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna]]
			Vienna's architecture is a blend of historic and modern styles. Notable buildings include [[St. Stephen's Cathedral]], the [[Hofburg Palace]], and the [[Vienna State Opera]]. The city is also known for its [[Baroque]] architecture and the [[Ringstraße]], a grand boulevard that encircles the historic city center.

	== ~~See~~ also ==		==Economy==
			Vienna is a major economic hub in Europe, with a strong focus on the service sector, including banking, insurance, and consulting. The city is also a center for international organizations, hosting the [[United Nations Office at Vienna]] and the [[Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries]] (OPEC).

			==Education==
			Vienna is home to several prestigious universities, including the [[University of Vienna]], which is one of the oldest universities in the German-speaking world. The city is a center for research and development, with numerous research institutions and think tanks.

			==Tourism==
			[[File:20180109_Vienna_State_Opera_at_blue_hour_850_9387.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Vienna State Opera at blue hour]]
			Tourism is a significant part of Vienna's economy. The city attracts millions of visitors each year, drawn by its rich history, cultural attractions, and vibrant arts scene. Popular tourist destinations include the [[Schönbrunn Palace]], the [[Belvedere Palace]], and the [[Prater]] amusement park.

			==Transportation==
			Vienna has an extensive public transportation network, including buses, trams, and the [[Vienna U-Bahn]] (subway). The city is also served by the [[Vienna International Airport]], which connects it to destinations around the world.

			==Related pages==
	* [[History of Vienna]]		* [[History of Vienna]]
	* [[Culture of Vienna]]		* [[Culture of Austria]]
	* [[~~Economy of~~ Vienna]]		* [[Vienna Philharmonic]]
	* [[~~Education in~~ Vienna]]		* [[Vienna State Opera]]
	* [[~~Transport~~ in Vienna]]
			[[File:Ayuntamiento_de_Viena_-_panoramio.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Vienna City Hall]]
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'''Vienna''' is the [[capital city]] and one of the nine [[states of Austria]]. It is the most populous city in Austria, with a population of about 1.9 million, and its cultural, economic, and political center. It is the 7th-largest city by population within city limits in the European Union.

== History ==
Vienna's history dates back to the first post-Christian century when the Romans established the military camp Vindobona. Today's cityscape is characterized by the abundance of Baroque buildings created mostly under the rule of Empress [[Maria Theresa]] and Emperor [[Franz Joseph]] who was largely responsible for the monumental architecture round the [[Ringstraße]].

== Geography ==
Vienna is located in northeastern Austria, at the easternmost extension of the Alps in the Vienna Basin. The earliest settlement, at the location of today's [[Inner City]], was south of the meandering [[Danube]] while the city now spans both sides of the river.

== Culture ==
Vienna is known for its high quality of life. In a 2005 study of 127 world cities, the [[Economist Intelligence Unit]] ranked the city first (in a tie with Vancouver, Canada) for the world's most livable cities. Vienna has been the number one destination for international congresses and conventions. It attracts over 6.8 million tourists a year.

== Economy ==
The city is the seat of many major international organizations, including [[OPEC]] and the [[OSCE]]. Vienna is also important economically as it is home to the headquarters of many multinational companies and is considered the gateway to Eastern Europe.

== Education ==
Vienna is Austria's main center of education and home to many universities, professional colleges and gymnasiums (high schools).

== Transport ==
Vienna has a large public transportation network. The [[Vienna S-Bahn]] with the central junction at [[Wien Mitte]] covers large parts of the region. Vienna also has a large tram network, the [[Vienna Tramway]].

== See also ==
* [[History of Vienna]]
* [[Culture of Vienna]]
* [[Economy of Vienna]]
* [[Education in Vienna]]
* [[Transport in Vienna]]

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