Lower Austria

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Lower Austria?Northeastern Austria, bordering the Czech Republic and Slovakia
2. How many people live in Lower Austria?Approximately 1.7 million people
3. How big is Lower Austria?19,186 square kilometers (7,408 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Lower Austria?Sankt Pölten (since 1986)
5. What language do people speak in Lower Austria?German (official), with regional dialects
6. What is the key geographical feature?Danube River, Wachau Valley

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UNESCO World Heritage Site: A place recognized by UNESCO for its outstanding universal value and protected for future generations.