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    Austria

    By Lisa Owings

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    Located in the heart of central Europe, this small country is perhaps best known for the views of the scenic Alps. In addition to its natural beauty, Austria has been a hub for European culture since the days of the Roman Empire. Find out more about the Austrian way of life in this title for young students.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBellwether Media
    Release dateAug 1, 2014
    ISBN9781612119304
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    Austria
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    Lisa Owings

    Lisa Owings has a degree in English and creative writing from the University of Minnesota. She has written and edited a wide variety of educational books for young people. Lisa lives in Andover, Minnesota, with her husband and a small menagerie of pets.

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      As a person, who live in Austria, I found So much wrong information.