Austria-Hungary: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Österreichisch-Ungarisches Reich • Dual Monarchy • Doppelmonarchie • Österreich-Ungarn • Österreichisch-Ungarische Monarchie • Austro-Hungarian Empire • Austro-Hungarian Monarchy |
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| Date | 1867 - 1918 |
Did You Know?
- In 1908 Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was unpopular among the Serbs living there.
- Germany was a longtime ally of Austria-Hungary.
- Austria-Hungary was the first country to declare war in WWI. It fought as one of the Central Powers.
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