
692 Making the Art of Europe; 20 Years of Ireland; Experiencing Austria
Travel with Rick Steves
What Is the Difference Between Austria and Germany?
After World War I, many Austrians wanted to join Switzerland. They didn't want to stick with that leftover German-speaking part of Austria. But the Italian Swiss, the French Swiss, were against it because they weren't allowed to. So they had to stick with us. Now a lot of people just think Austria is Germany's little brother. How is Austria distinct from Germany? You speak the same language but there are terms that are completely different.
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