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Salzburgerland or Salzburg (Austrian German: [ˈsaltsbʊɐ̯k]; German: [ˈzaltsbʊɐ̯k] (listen);[note 1] literally "Salt Fortress"; Austro-Bavarian: Soizbuag), officially Land Salzburg, (German: Land Salzburg, East Central Austro-Bavarian: Laund Soizbuerg) is one of the states of Austria. It has 7,156 square kilometres (2,763 sq mi) and about 546,000 inhabitants (2016). Its capital city is Salzburg.
Salzburgerland | |
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Coordinates: 47.50°N 13.17°E | |
Country | Austria |
Capital | Salzburg |
Government | |
• Governor | Wilfried Haslauer jr. (ÖVP) |
Area | |
• Total | 7,156.03 km2 (2,762.96 sq mi) |
Population (1 January 2016) | |
• Total | 545,742 |
• Density | 76/km2 (200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
ISO 3166 code | AT-5 |
NUTS Region | AT3 |
Votes in Bundesrat | 4 (of 62) |
Website | www.salzburg.gv.at |
The last results in May 2013[update] were:
Total 36 seats.
In the Modern Era Salzburg was an independent state.
Austrian German is the main written language. Austro-Bavarian language is also spoken, especially in the rural areas.
Salzburger Land has six districts, (Bezirke or Gaue):
Settlements in Salzburgerland with town privileges:
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