Austria
Definition
A landlocked federal republic in Central Europe, bordered by eight countries including Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, renowned for its Alpine scenery, classical music heritage, and imperial history.
The English name for Österreich, a nation with Vienna as its capital, famous for composers like Mozart and Strauss, and culinary delights like Wiener schnitzel.
Historically, the core of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until 1918, now a modern EU member emphasizing neutrality and winter sports.
Examples
Austria's coffee houses are so addictive, you'll trade your smartphone for a Melange and a newspaper.
I visited Austria expecting yodeling hills, but ended up just echoing my own bad karaoke in the Alps.
In Austria, even the strudel judges you if you don't finish it with whipped cream precision.
Austria turns winter into a postcard: skis optional, but pretending you're in The Sound of Music mandatory.