Culture of Austria
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Austrian culture is characterised by historical and modern influences, including a history of interaction primarily between Germanic, Roman, Slavic and Celtic peoples. Austria is particularly known for its classical music, baroque architecture, coffee culture, winter sports and Alpine traditions.
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The dominant religion in Austria is Christianity, with Catholicism being the largest denomination. There is also a sizeable Eastern Orthodox population, thought to be related to the large number of ethnic Serbs that live in Austria. Austrian German is the dominant language in Austria, although the region historically had a diverse linguistic landscape.