Vienna Austria, a ‘Global City’

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

4 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

07/29/2009

Category :

History & geography

Sub category :

Geography

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Summary :

Introduction
The official currency of Austria
Vienna's rank among the cities in the world
History of Vienna
Identity crisis after the First World War
Vienna's emergence
Culturally important places in Vienna
The recognizable symbol of Vienna
Conclusion
Works cited

Abstract

vienna is the capital city of the Republic of austria in the heart of Central Europe. vienna is also the name of one of the nine state provinces, the rest of which are divided throughout austria. The official language of the country is German and it is spoken in all of the nine states. vienna, or Wien as it is written in German, is the largest and most populated city in austria. It has a population of 2.5 million people, 1.7 of which live within the sector deemed as 'downtown.' Geographically, the city lies within the northeastern section of the country. The city, itself, lies within close proximity to Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. Flowing through the city, and across the nation is the River Danube. vienna is a global city because of its very central location within the European continent, its cultural significance and detailed historical past. It is globally recognized as a center of important cultural influence as it is the home of numerous multi-national corporations and governing bodies. More, though, it is vienna's vast and colorful past seen still today in its gloriously preserved buildings juxtaposed against its impressive future as a modern European center for art and culture. vienna and the Viennese people have stood the test of time, rebounding from devastating attacks by foreign wars, while remaining resilient, each time reemerging strong and more beautiful.