Alpine Ibex
This sure-footed wild goat climbs nearly vertical rock faces in the Austrian Alps with remarkable calm, using its split hooves like natural climbing shoes.
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Field Report
Austria is a small, mountainous country tucked into the middle of Europe, about the size of the state of Maine, where the Alps stretch across much of the land and snow-capped peaks are part of everyday life. Its capital, Vienna, sits on the Danube River and is known for grand old buildings, classical music, and a long history as the heart of a great empire. Most people in Austria speak German and follow Catholic traditions, but many have never personally trusted in Jesus, which is why Christians around the world pray for them.
From the Field Notebook
Alpine Ibex
This sure-footed wild goat climbs nearly vertical rock faces in the Austrian Alps with remarkable calm, using its split hooves like natural climbing shoes.
European Brown Bear
A small number of brown bears still roam the forested mountains of Austria, making them one of the rarest and most watched wildlife sightings in the country.
White Stork
White storks build enormous nests on rooftops and chimneys across the Austrian countryside and have been welcomed by villagers as a sign of spring for centuries.
Wiener Schnitzel
A thin slice of veal pounded flat, coated in breadcrumbs, and pan-fried until golden, it is Austria's most recognized dish and is often served with a wedge of lemon.
Apfelstrudel
Thin pastry dough is stretched almost paper-thin, then rolled around spiced apples and raisins to create a warm dessert that fills Austrian bakeries with a wonderful smell.
Kaiserschmarrn
Named after an emperor, this fluffy shredded pancake is dusted with powdered sugar and served with plum jam, making it a beloved Austrian comfort food for all ages.
Austria is a landlocked country in the heart of Europe, meaning it has no coastline and is surrounded entirely by eight other countries.
The famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria in 1756 and had written over 600 pieces of music by the time he died at age 35.
Austria's capital city, Vienna, was once the center of one of the most powerful empires in history — the Habsburg Empire — which ruled much of Europe for nearly 600 years.
The world's oldest zoo still in operation is the Tiergarten Schönbrunn in Vienna, founded in 1752, which means animals have been cared for there for more than 270 years.
About 62 percent of Austria is covered by the Alps, making it one of the most mountainous countries in Europe and home to thousands of kilometers of hiking and ski trails.
Daily Life
82
Years life expectancy
89%
Kids go to school
Missions Field Report
Austria is home to 46 distinct people groups — 13 of them haven’t yet heard about Jesus.
A majority of Austria's people follow Christianity (67.4%). Less than 1% of people in Austria are Evangelical Christians.
What People Believe
Unreached People Groups
These are communities of people who haven’t had the chance to hear about Jesus yet. They need missionaries — and they need kids like you to pray for them.
Turk
119,000 people
Bosniak
98,000 people
Afghan, general
44,000 people
Chechen
26,000 people
Kurd, Kurmanji
26,000 people
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