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'''Austria''' is a Central European nation, covering approximately 83,871 km² with a population of about 9.1 million as of 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Austria |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/austria/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-20}}</ref> Its official language is [[German]], and its economy relies on industry, tourism, and services. The [[Catholic Church]], with approximately 5 million adherents (55% of the population), is the largest religious group, introduced in the 3rd century AD during Roman times.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Religion in Austria |url=https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2020/04/15/religion-in-austria/ |publisher=Pew Research Center |date=2020-04-15 |access-date=2025-05-20}}</ref> Catholicism profoundly shapes Austria’s culture through historic monasteries, festivals, and saints like [[Saint Leopold III]] and [[Saint Florian]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholicism in Austria |url=https://www.catholicsandcultures.org/austria |publisher=Catholics & Cultures |date=2020-06-15 |access-date=2025-05-20}}</ref> | |||
The Church, with two ecclesiastical provinces and nine dioceses, has a deep historical presence, particularly in regions like Tyrol and Upper Austria, but faces challenges from secularization in a secular state.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Dioceses in Austria |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/AT.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-01-22 |access-date=2025-05-20}}</ref> Sites like [[Mariazell Basilica]] and [[Melk Abbey]] attract pilgrims, though regular church attendance is low at about 12%.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Austria’s Catholic Church Faces Secular Challenges |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2021-06/austria-catholic-church-secularism.html |publisher=Vatican News |date=2021-06-10 |access-date=2025-05-20}}</ref> | |||
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| patron_saints = Saint Leopold III, Saint Florian | | patron_saints = Saint Leopold III, Saint Florian | ||
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== Geography == | == Geography == | ||