Austria – Austria's capital is Vienna

(Pronounced oss-tree-uh and vee-en-uh)

To remember the capital of Austria, use the following mnemonic:

The ostrich bit his ear (Austria) and gave him a V-sign to show he was his enemy (Vienna).

Interesting facts about Vienna:

- Oldest Zoo: Vienna is home to Tiergarten Schönbrunn, which was founded in 1752 on the grounds of the grand Schönbrunn Palace and holds the title of the world’s oldest continuously operating zoo.

- Accidental Snow Globe: The iconic souvenir snow globe was invented in the city in 1900 by an instrument mechanic who was originally attempting to design a much brighter surgical lamp for doctors.

- Urban Vineyards: It stands out as the only major capital city in the entire world that cultivates and produces substantial quantities of wine grapes directly within its official urban boundaries.