18. Austria
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- Adventure #22
- Citizenship #12
- Cultural Influence #25
- Entrepreneurship #17
- Heritage #20
- Movers #59
- Open for Business #15
- Power #27
- Quality of Life #11
How It Ranks
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The hills are alive with the sound of music in Austria! When you’re not yodeling from a hilltop, perhaps you might try skiing the mighty Alps. Don’t forget to order a wiener schnitzel and an apfelstrudel to taste the local cuisine.
Austria’s culture is heavily influenced by Germany, a neighbor and main trading partner. Austrians experience a high standard of living thanks to a strong economy.
