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Austria is a land of striking natural beauty. Alpine landscapeOver 65% of the country lies within the eastern range of the Alps. Majestic mountains tower over lush, green valleys. Rolling hills hug the shores of picturesque alpine lakes. This land-locked, German-speaking nation is home to over eight million people, with the largest percentage living in and around the capital city of Vienna.



Spiritual Condition



Christianity was introduced into Austria in 788 A.D. after the area was conquered by Charlemagne. Austria continued to be a major power player in Europe as a part of the Hapsburg dynasty, and later the Austro-Hungarian empire. During the Hapsburg rule, Austria reverted back to Catholicism in the counter-reformation. Even though secularism has become more popular in recent times, Austria remains strongly influenced by Catholicism.




Today, almost 80% of Austrians still claim an affiliation with the Catholic church, but few would be considered practicing. In fact, recent polls have revealed that only 8% of Austrians attend church. It is estimated that only 1 in 200 people know what it means to have a relationship with Christ.  




ReachGlobal currently has one team in Austria, located in Innsbruck. Innsbruck is the capital of Tirol, a region in western Austria. 



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