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The term "Austrian" refers to people from Austria, a landlocked country in Central Europe. The official language is German, and as of 2026, the population is estimated to be over 9.2 million. Ethnic Austrians form the majority, with smaller groups including German-speaking Swiss, Germans, Serbs, Bosniaks, Turks, Hungarians, Croats, and Slovenes. Historically, the area was occupied by Romans, Celts, and Bavarians before the Habsburg dynasty established a long-lasting rule. The capital city is Vienna.1234
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