What Are People From Vienna Called?

Name: Vienna
Address: Central Europe, Austria

Central Europe, Austria

Austria

People from Vienna are called:

People from Vienna are called Viennese.

Demonym:

Viennese

Pronunciation:

/viəˈniːz/

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About Vienna

Capital and largest city of Austria.
Former seat of the Habsburg Empire and center of classical music.
UNESCO World Heritage Site known for imperial palaces and coffeehouses.
Major cultural center with numerous museums, theaters, and concert halls.

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,975,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Austria
Region:: Central Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From the Celtic name 'Vedunia', meaning 'forest stream', later Romanized as 'Vindobona'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Bratislava

60 km east

People are called:

Bratislavan

Budapest

214 km southeast

People are called:

Budapester

Prague

291 km northwest

People are called:

Praguer

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,975,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Austria
Region:: Central Europe

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