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Carinthia Austrian Riviera area - 9,5 thousand square meters. km, population - 550 thousand people Capital - Klagenfurt (100 thousand inhabitants) Carinthia - Austria's southernmost province, bordering Italy and Slovenia. Its territory stretches for 110 km from north to south and 140 km from west to east. This is the highest mountain peak in Austria - Gro?glockner (3797 m), countless hills, valleys, picturesque lakes in 1270 (200 of them with drinking water), which were scattered along the banks of the small resort towns with world-class hotels, perfectly equipped beaches, as well as necessary for full relaxation of bars, restaurants and casinos. no accident that the language of the ancient Celtic word «Carinthia» meant «a place with friends». Here everyone will find a corner of the soul: the merry Velden, with its festivals and fireworks, to the quiet, cozy dacha on Krumpendorfa. favorable geographical position and unique climatic conditions have given impetus to the development of tourism infrastructure: hotels from cheap hotels to comfortable five star hotels, holiday in the mountains as winter skiing and summer on the lakes; active holidays with walks in the mountains, relaxation and recuperation of thermal sources. Water - a national asset of Carinthia. The total length of all rivers with cool, crystal clear mountain water is 8 thousand km. Lakes of Carinthia warmest in Austria. Summer they are heated to 25-28 0 C. In an excellent quality of water of the lake Carinthia were awarded the European Prize for the Environment "Tourism for Tomorrow Award". In large lakes, such as Werther Zee, Ossiacher Zee, Zee and Milshtater Weisse See in Carinthia is also popular, and many small lakes - Afrittser See, Faaker See, See Feld, Koychaher Zee, Klopeiner Zee, Pressegger Zee Zee and Lang. < / p> In Carinthia there are 2 national parks - Hohe Tauern and Nokberge, 75 landscapes and 35 natural protected areas. All walking routes are well thought out and linked together, forming a single network. Environmental protection is awarded international prizes. In 1996, the title "The European landscape of the region received Lezahtal, a special prize marked the lake Weisse Zee. In the past, Carinthia was the seat of the Celtic kings, Western Roman province, the Duchy of Germanic, the domain of the Hapsburgs. It maintained the architectural monuments and cultural heritage: churches, monasteries, castles and fortresses XII-XVII centuries. Carinthian capital Klagenfurt has about 100 thousand inhabitants. He is often called the "Werther Zee Rose. Here is Europe's largest lake beach. 5 km from the city center is an international airport. Sports Carinthia - land of boundless opportunity sport. Hohe Tauern National Parks and Nokberge - real pearls Carinthian nature. The first is ideal for those who prefer extreme travel and mountain climbing, and the second - will be appreciated by fans of long and leisurely walks. In Carinthia created ideal conditions for sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, scuba diving. Especially popular cycling. tennis fans are waiting for more than 1 thousand tennis courts and 20 rooms. To services masters golf - 9 sites. It created Europe's largest network of routes for horse riding fans (over 600 km), but fans of the thrill will not leave indifferent paragliding, skydiving, rafting, skating. Traditionally, triathlon is held in Carinthia "iron man" - the world championship in beach volleyball. Leisure Nightlife Carinthia extremely diverse. When the last rays of the sun disappear over the mountains, will open its doors to casinos Velden, guests are welcome cocktails in Perchahe, hot disco rhythms of the set or romantic hours in a small bay. widespread fame Carinthia various cultural events such as the Festival "Carinthian Summer", a carnival in Villach, the days of classical music, holiday balloons. Klagenfurt city theater can compete with leading European scenes. Family holidays Carinthia - one of the best places to vacation with children. It is in Carinthia 12 years ago the idea of establishing tourist centers, aimed at children, and the first children's hotel in Europe was opened in Lieser-Maltale. Very peculiar 50 children Carinthian peasant households, aimed specifically at the needs of young guests Carinthia.