Question of the Day #2

Out of the blue Box of Mystery comes yet another question of the day!

The question is:

If you could live in another country, where would you live? Why? What do you know about it already?

Remember, you can answer this question for yourself in the comments box below.

Ok, Hawaii isn't another country, so I would pick Austria.

"Austria?" You say, "Why in the blazes would she pick Austria? It's a country no one even barking knows about!" Well, I know about it and I think it's wonderful.

Austria's located in the dead center of Europe.

The circles really help to find it.

I have always loved Europe and have wanted to go there for a long time. In my history class, my teacher made us do reports on different countries in Europe. I was really excited about this because my favorite book series (Leviathan, Behemoth, and Goliath) was set in Europe. One of the main characters, Alek, is the prince of Austria-Hungary. (Back in WWI, it was called that.) I wanted to learn about where he lived, so I chose Austria.

As I looked up pictures and other things, I realized how cool this country is. The scenery was fantastic! I saw the mountains and fell in love with it. 

I've always been a sucker for mountains. 

I don't know about you, but I want to visit this town. I'd live on the edge of the water with a boat, so I can, you know, boat. 

Notice every picture has water in it. I guess the mountain/lake combo is a winner. 

I did a full report on Austria, but I won't bore you with all the dates and facts. But I will tell you the things I found interesting. 

About one fourth of its population lives in the capital, Vienna. I guess that's a good way to meet people! Just visit the capital.

The official language spoken in Austria is German. Hmm. I need to start learning German. 

The Austrian flag is one of the oldest national flags in the world. No wonder. It's so easy to draw.

Red and white stripes. And only three! (Instead of thirteen on the American Flag.)

I want to go to Austria.

Luckily, my grandma promised me when I graduate from high school she would take me on a trip to anywhere I wanted. Austria, here I come!