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2. www.loc.gov › item › 2021668302Modern and Completely Correct Map of the Entire World ...

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   This mid-17th century "modern and completely correct map" of the entire world was printed in Amsterdam by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673), a member of the Blaeu family that helped to define mapmaking during the Dutch golden age. Beginning in the 16th century, the Blaeu firm produced some of Europe's most renowned maps, globes, and atlases. After studying under Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, Joan's ...

3. www.whereig.com › austria › where-is-viennaWhere is Vienna, Austria? Location Map, Geography & Facts ...

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   State. Vienna. Location. North-east of Austria. Coordinates: 48°12′N 16°22′E. Population. 2.6 million, 1st in Austria (6th in EU) • Density.

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   • Location: North-east of Austria

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   Is Vienna a city?

   • Vienna (German: Wien, [ʋiːn], Austro-Bavarian: Weăn,) is the capital of Austria, and also one of the nine States of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primate city; with a population of about 1.7 million (2.2 million within the metropolitan area), and is by far the largest city in Austria as well as its cultural, economic and political center.

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   When did Vienna become a city?

   • In 1683, the city became the residence of the Habsburg dynasty, and many aristocratic families built palaces and residences in the city. In 1805, Vienna became capital of the Austrian Empire, and later the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and played a major role in European and world politics. The map of Europe was redrawn at the 1815 Congress of Vienna.

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   When did Vienna become the capital of Austria?

   • In 1805, Vienna became capital of the Austrian Empire, and later the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and played a major role in European and world politics. The map of Europe was redrawn at the 1815 Congress of Vienna. In 1918, after World War I, Vienna became capital of the First Austrian Republic.

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   What is Vienna famous for?

   • It is the political, economic, and cultural center of Austria. In the year 2001, the city centre was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Above all, it hosts some of the important international organizations including United Nations and OPEC. For the administrative purpose, Vienna is divided into 23 districts (Bezirke).

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   Welcome to OpenHistoricalMap! OpenHistoricalMap is an interactive map of the world throughout history, created by people like you and dedicated to the public domain. OpenHistoricalMap collaboratively stores and displays map data throughout the history of the world.

6. www.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › ViennaVienna, Austria - New World Encyclopedia

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   Vienna (German: Wien, [ʋiːn], Austro-Bavarian: Weăn,) is the capital of Austria, and also one of the nine States of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primate city; with a population of about 1.7 million (2.2 million within the metropolitan area), and is by far the largest city in Austria as well as its cultural, economic and political center ...

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7. whc.unesco.org › en › listHistoric Centre of Vienna - Maps - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   Maps. Date. Title. 2001. Historic Centre of Vienna - inscribed property. Disclaimer. The Nomination files produced by the States Parties are published by the World Heritage Centre at its website and/or in working documents in order to ensure transparency, access to information and to facilitate the preparations of comparative analysis by other ...

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   Vienna developed from early Celtic and Roman settlements into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It played an essential role as a leading European music centre, from the great ...

9. www.loc.gov › item › 2021668635Map of the New Discovery Made by the Jesuit Fathers in 1672 ...

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   In May-July 1673 the French cartographer and explorer Louis Jolliet (1645-1700) and the Jesuit priest Father Jacques Marquette (1637-75) were the first Europeans to descend the Mississippi River from the region of the Great Lakes to its confluence with the Arkansas River. Their goal was to locate a passage to the Pacific Ocean. They soon noticed, however, that the Mississippi ran south in the ...