Graz
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Graz
State/Province: Styria
Country: Austria

Graz by the Numbers:

Population: 250,000
Elevation: 1109 feet
Average Annual Precipitation: 34.4 inches
Average Jan. Temperature: 31 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 67 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Tourist Destination: The clock tower
Ethnic Mix: German, Croat, Slovene ( majority ); Hungarian ( minority )
Time Zone: GMT+1
Country Dialing Code: 43
Area Code: 316

Did You Know?

Arnold Schwarzenegger is perhaps Graz's most famous native son, having been born and raised there as the son of police chief Gustav Schwarzenegger and his wife Aurelia. Arnold has enjoyed an extensive career from body-building to acting to governing the state of California. In 1999, Arnold was named a "citizen of honor" in his Austrian hometown.

Orientation:

Graz is the provincial capital of Styria in South Austria. The city is 200 km from Vienna and 300 km from Salzburg.