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Key Expatriate Websites and Resources

Articles on Austria
Business and Economy in Austria
Country Facts and Information on Austria
Education and Study in Austria
Embassies and Consulates
Expatriate Websites and Resources
Government and International Organizations
Housing and Real Estate in Austria
Language Courses in Austria
News and Media in Austria
Recommended Reading on Austria
Travel Information for Austria

Compiled by Volker Poelzl

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 Business and Economy in Austria

U.S. Commercial Service, www.buyusa.gov, offers assistance to help U.S. businesses export goods and services to markets worldwide, including Austria.

The Economist, www.economist.com, is a British weekly newsmagazine reporting on the global economy, politics etc. The Country Briefings, compiled for 60 countries by the Economist Intelligence Unit, provides extensive economic and political data, as well as links to articles. Take a look at the Austria Country Briefing.

Austriantrade.org, www.austriantrade.org, maintained by the Austrian Foreign Trade Promotion Organisation, promotes foreign trade with Austria.

Business Culture Guides, www.executiveplanet.com, is a business culture guide for the international traveler, with a section on Austria.

American Chamber of Commerce in Austria, www.amcham.or.at; Porzellangasse 35, A-1090 Vienna, Austria; Tel: (43-1) 319 57 51; Fax: (43-1) 319 51 51; office@amcham.or.at.

United States-Austrian Chamber of Commerce, www.usatchamber.com; 165 West 46th Street, Suite 1112, New York, NY 10036-2594; Tel: (212) 819-011; Fax: (212) 819-0345; info@USATchamber.com.

EUbusiness.com, www.eubusiness.com, is an independent online business news and information service about the European Union, including Austria.

U.S. Government Export Portal, www.export.gov, publishes Country & Industry Market Reports, Commercial guides, and other essential information for doing business abroad.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), www.oecd.org, provides a lot of economic information about its member states, including Austria.

STAT-USA/Internet, www.stat-usa.gov, a service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, provides economic, business, and international trade information from the Federal government.

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 Country Facts and Information on Austria

BBC News, news.bbc.co.uk, provides country profiles on history, politics and economic background, and recent news on most countries, including Austria.

The Consular Information Sheets, travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html compiled by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, part of the U.S. Department of State, www.state.gov, provide useful information for travelers and expatriates, such as Travel Warnings, Travel Publications (general travel advice), Consular Information Sheets, and much more. Here is the link to information about Austria.

Nations Online Project, www.nationsonline.org, is a destination guide to countries of the world, with useful general information, including Austria.

United Kingdom, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, www.fco.gov.uk, provides country profiles with basic information and links including Austria.

The U.S. Department of State, www.state.gov, publishes Country Background Notes, with facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations. Here is the Background Note for Austria.

Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org, the free online encyclopedia, provides useful articles and information about Austria.

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 Education and Study in Austria

Office of Overseas Schools, Department of State, www.state.gov/m/a/os, lists American International Schools for most countries, including Austria: American International School in Vienna.

Worldwide Classroom, www.worldwide.edu, contains information on over 10,000 schools in 95 countries, including Austria. The web pages include information about primary and secondary schools, as well as universities and language schools.

GoAbroad.com, www.goabroad.com, in its Study Abroad section provides an international education database for those intending to study abroad, including Austria.

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 Embassies and Consulates for Austria

Embassy of Canada in Austria, www.kanada.at; Laurenzerberg 2/III, 1010 Wien; Tel: (43-1) 531 38 30 00; Fax: (43-1) 531 38 3321; vienn@dfait-maeci.gc.ca.

United States Embassy in Austria, www.usembassy.at; Boltzmanngasse 16, 1090 Wien; Tel: (43-1) 313 39; Fax: (43-1) 310 06 82; embassy@usembassy.at.

British Embassy in Austria, www.britishembassy.at; Jauresgasse 12, 1030 Wien; Tel: (43-1) 716 13 - 0; Fax: (43-1) 716 13 - 2999; press@britishembassy.at.

Austrian Embassy in the UK, www.aussenministerium.at/london; 18, Belgrave Mews West, London SW1X 8HU; Tel: (44-20) 7235-3731; fax: (44-20) 7344-0292; london-ob@bmaa.gv.at.

Austrian Embassy in Canada, www.aussenministerium.at or www.austro.org; 445 Wilbrod Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6M7; Tel: (613) 789 14 44; fax: (613) 789 34 31;ottawa-ob@bmaa.gv.at.

Austrian Embassy in the USA, www.austria.org; 3524 International Court N.W., Washington D.C. 20008; Tel: (202) 895 67 00; fax: (202) 895 67 50; washington-ob@bmaa.gv.at.

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 Expatriate Websites and Resources for Austria

FAWCO (Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas), www.fawco.org, is an international network to support American women living abroad with over 70 member clubs worldwide, including Austria:
American Women's Association of Vienna, www.awavienna.com; Mahlerstraße 3/7-8, A-1010 Vienna, Austria; Tel: (43-1) 966 29 25; fax: (43-1) 966 29 75; awa@awavienna.com.

Auslaender.at, www.auslaender.at, is an information portal for foreigners living in Austria.

Help.gv.at, www.help.gv.at, provides information, links and resources for foreign citizens, on all aspects of living in Austria.

AboutAustria.org, www.aboutaustria.org, is a travel guide for Austria, with a section on Living in Austria.

The German Way, www.german-way.com, provides useful information on German culture, customs, business and education, with a section on Living in Austria.

Expat Exchange, www.expatexchange.com, provides a wealth of resources and articles, as well as a forum.The site has a few useful articles and links about Austria.

Expat Blog, www.expat-blog.com, is a worldwide directory of blogs related to expatriate life, with listings for Austria.

Escape Artist, www.escapeartist.com, a site mostly dedicated to off-shore investments and retirement havens, provides useful information for expatriates in Austria.

Expatriates.com, www.expatriates.com, an online community for expatriates, has a section on Austria, with classified ads, links, and a bulletin board.

Going Global, http://www.goinglobal.com, is a resource center for global careers, providing Career Guides for numerous countries, including Austria.

Meetup, www.meetup.com, lists group meetings in cities around the world to help bring people with common interests together and promote the development of active local communities. Check out the Austria section, listing groups all over the country.

Newcomers Club Worldwide Directories, www.newcomersclub.com, is a worldwide directory of newcomers clubs for newly arrived expatriates, including Austria.

InternationalLiving.com, www.internationalliving.com, has a few articles on Austria, with information for travelers and expats.

Tales from a Small Planet, www.talesmag.com, is a webzine with news, stories, links, excellent message boards, and other resources for travelers and expatriates; The Austria section features "Real Post Reports" by expatriates , as well as useful links.

BritishExpats.com, britishexpats.com, is a website dedicated to British expats around the world, including a general forum on Europe.

British Expat, www.britishexpat.com, is a site for British citizens living abroad, featuring a British Expat Forum, with a section on Austria.

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 Government and International Organizations in Austria

Federal Chancellery Austria, www.austria.gv.at, provides a lot of general information about Austria.

Austrian Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs, www.bmaa.gv.at.

European Union - Delegation of the European Commission to the United States, www.eurunion.org; 2300 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037; Tel: (202) 862-9500; Fax: (202) 429-1766.

European Union Website, europa.eu.int

European Governments Online, europa.eu.int, provides useful links to government websites for all member countries, including Austria.

Eurostat, europa.eu.int/comm/eurostat, is the EU's statistical office, providing statistical information on all aspects of the EU.

Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations, www.aussenministerium.at/newyorkov or www.un.int/austria, provides general information about culture, politics and the economy, as well as a variety of useful links--or visit the United Nations web portal at www.un.org/english or www.un.int.

CanadaEuropa, www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/canadaeuropa, is the website of the European Bureau of Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC), with a section on Austria.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, www.customs.gov, provides useful information on its Travel Spotlight page about customs regulations when leaving and entering the U.S.

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 Housing and Real Estate in Austria

Escape Artist, www.escapeartist.com, has an extensive International Real Estate Listing, including Austria.

International Real Estate Digest, www.ired.com, provides international real estate listings, including a section on Austria.

International Real Estate Directory, www.internationalrealestatedirectory.com, has worldwide real estate listings, including Austria.

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 News and Media in Austria

Profil, www.profil.at

Die Presse, www.diepresse.at

Kidon Media Link, www.kidon.com, an online directory of world newspapers and news media, has an extensive listing of news media in Austria.

Live-radio.net, www.live-radio.net/info.shtml, provides continuously updated links to thousands of online radio stations worldwide, including Austria.

Online Newspapers, www.onlinenewspapers.com, lists over 1000 links to online newspapers worldwide, including Austria.

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 Recommended Reading on Austria

Rick Steves' Germany and Austria 2007

Austria Eyewitness Travel Guide

Lonely Planet Austria

Fodor's Austria

Frommer's Austria

Michelin Green Guide Austria

Insight Guide Austria

Culture Shock! Austria: A Guide to Customs & Etiquette

Adventuring in the Alps

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 Travel Information on Austria

Austria.com, is a tourism website for Austria with lots of information.

AboutAustria.org, www.aboutaustria.org, is a tourist and travel guide to Austria.

Austria.info, www.austria.info, and www.austria-tourism.at, is the website of the Austrian National Tourist Office, with lots of travel information about Austria. Austrian National Tourist Office; Margaretenstrasse 1, A-1040 Vienna, Austria; Tel: +43 (0)1 588 66-0; Fax: +43 (0)1 588 66-20.
London Office: Austrian National Tourist Office; 9-11 Richmond Buildings London W1D 3HF; Tel: (44 0) 20 7440 3830; Fax: (44 0) 20 7449 3848; london@austria.info.
New York Office: Austrian National Tourist Office, Travel Information Center; P.O. Box 1142, New York, NY 10018-1142; Tel: (212) 944-6880; Fax: (212) 730-4568; travel@austria.info.

Trotty.com, www.trotty.com, in its Europe section, provides useful links and resources for travelers, with a section on Austria.

About.com, in its Travel Section, provides useful articles, links and travel information for a large number of countries, including Austria.

WorldTravelGuide.net, worldtravelguide.net, provides general information for destinations worldwide, including Austria, with travel destinations, visa requirements, flight and hotel information.

Lonely Planet Worldguide, www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations, provides a lot of useful travel information. Check out the link for Austria.

Rough Guides Destinations, travel.roughguides.com/destinationshome.html, offer a lot of useful travel advice and information for most countries, including Austria.

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