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Vienna is the capital, most populous city, and one of nine federal states of Austria. It is Austria's primate city, with just over two million inhabitants. Its larger metropolitan area has a population of nearly 2.9 million, representing nearly one-third of the country's population. Vienna is the cultural, economic, and … See more
The place is mentioned as Οϋι[νδ]όβονα (Oui[nd]obona) in the 2nd century AD (Ptolemy, Geography, II, 14, 3); Vindobona in the 3rd century (Itinerarium Antonini Augusti 233, … See more
Because of the industrialization and migration from other parts of the Empire, the population of Vienna increased sharply during its time as the capital of Austria-Hungary (1867–1918). In 1910, Vienna had more than two million inhabitants, and was the third See more
Districts
Vienna is composed of 23 districts (Bezirke). Administrative district offices in Vienna, called Magistratische Bezirksämter, … See moreVienna generates 28.6% of Austria's gross domestic product (GDP). The service sector dominates Vienna's economy. The average … See more
Early history
Evidence has been found of continuous habitation in the Vienna area since 500 BC, when See moreVienna 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 … See more
Political history
In the 20 years prior to World War I until 1918, Viennese politics were shaped by the Christian Social Party. Long-term mayor See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license