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• Austrian Empire — For the history of these states before 1804, see Holy Roman Empire, Habsburg Monarchy, and articles on each of the component countries. After 1867, see Austria Hungary. See also Austrian empire (disambiguation) and Austria (disambiguation).… …   Wikipedia

• Austrian literature — is the literature written in Austria, which is mostly, but not exclusively, written in the German language. Some scholars speak about Austrian literature in a strict sense from the year 1803 on when Francis II disbanded the Holy Roman Empire and… …   Wikipedia

• Austrian colonisation of Nicobar Islands — was a shortlived and unsuccessful attempt of Austrian Empire to make Nicobar Islands (an island chain in the eastern Indian Ocean) their colony. The colony was established in 1778. This had previously been a Danish colony and Austria established… …   Wikipedia

• Austrian — can refer to: * Someone from Austria or of Austrian descent. See Austrians. * Something associated with the country Austria. For example: ** Austrian Airlines (AUA) ** Austrian literature ** Austrian monarchy ** Austrian Empire ** Austrian German …   Wikipedia

• Empire biscuit — Empire biscuits have a layer of jam in between two shortbread biscuits, the top is covered with white water icing, usually decorated with a glace cherry in the centre. They are derived from the Austrian, Linzer Torte. [ Edmonds Classics Hachette… …   Wikipedia

• Austrian nobility — Historically, the Austrian nobility ( de. österreichischer Adel) was a privileged social class in Austria. The nobility was officially abolished in 1919 after the fall of the Austro Hungarian Empire. Former noble families and their descendants… …   Wikipedia

• Austrian Crown Jewels — The Sceptre, Orb and Imperial Crown of Austria The collective term Austrian Crown Jewels or insignia (German: Insignien und Kleinodien) denotes the regalia and vestments worn by the Holy Roman emperor, and later the Austrian emperor, during the… …   Wikipedia

• Austrian National Library — Österreichische Nationalbibliothek English Austrian National Library The main entrance on Heldenplatz …   Wikipedia

• Austrian Parliament Building — The Austrian Parliament Building, (German: Parlament or Hohes Haus , formerly the Reichsratsgebäude ), is where the two Houses of the Parliament of Austria conduct their sittings. The building lies at the Ringstraße in the first district Innere… …   Wikipedia

• Austrian cuisine — Wiener Schnitzel, a traditional Austrian dish made with boneless meat thinned with a mallet (escalope style preparation), coated in breadcrumbs and fried …   Wikipedia