Wiener Neustadt
Wiener Neustadt (German pronunciation: [ˈviːnɐ ˈnɔʏʃtat] ⓘ; lit. 'Newtown in the land of Vienna' [i.e. Lower Austria]; Central Bavarian: Weana Neistod) is a city located in the Steinfeld south of Vienna, in the state of Lower Austria, in northeast Austria. It is a self-governed city and the seat of the district administration of Wiener Neustadt-Land District. The city is the site of one of the world's oldest military academies, the Theresian Military Academy, which was established by Empress Maria Theresa of Austria in 1751 to train officers for the Austrian army.
Wiener Neustadt
Weana Neistod | |
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From top down, left to right: Main Square, City walls and Reckturm, Cathedral, Casemate, Water Tower, Burg (Theresian Military Academy) | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Wiener Neustadt Location within Austria Wiener Neustadt Wiener Neustadt (Austria) | |
| Coordinates: 47°49′N 16°15′E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Lower Austria |
| District | Statutory city |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Klaus Schneeberger (ÖVP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 60.94 km2 (23.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 265 m (869 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 44,820 |
| • Density | 740/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 2700 |
| Area code | 02622 |
| Vehicle registration | WN |
| Website | www.wiener-neustadt.at |
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