Austrians in the Czech Republic

Austrians in Czechia
Österreicher in Tschechien  * Rakušané v Čechách

Total population
5,000<ref>
Regions with significant populations
Prague, Moravia
Languages
Austrian German * Austro-Bavarian * Czech * Sudeten German * English
Religion
Predominantly Roman Catholic

The Austrian community in the Czech Republic is a significant minority primarily concentrated in the regions of Prague and Moravia. The Austrian community in the Czech Republic primarily consists of descendants of Austrians who settled in the region historically. While the numbers have decreased over the years, there are still cultural and historical ties between the two nations. In regions like South Bohemia and South Moravia, you may find remnants of this community, and cultural events and exchanges contribute to maintaining the connection. However, the size and influence of the Austrian community in the Czech Republic are relatively modest compared to other ethnic groups.

## History[edit]

The history of the Austrian community in the Czech Republic is intertwined with the broader historical context of the region. During the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which existed from 1867 to 1918, the Czech lands were an integral part of the empire. Many Austrians migrated and settled in various parts of the empire, including what is now the Czech Republic.

After the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the end of World War I, the newly formed Czechoslovakia emerged. This marked a significant shift in the political landscape, and the Austrian community found themselves living in a different geopolitical entity. The interwar period saw coexistence and tensions between various ethnic groups, including Austrians, within Czechoslovakia.

The Munich Agreement in 1938 led to the dismemberment of Czechoslovakia, and areas with a significant German-speaking population, including some Austrians, were annexed by Nazi Germany. After World War II, the remaining German-speaking population, including Austrians, faced expulsion or forced resettlement as a consequence of the Benes Decrees.

In the post-war period, the Austrian community in the Czech Republic became significantly smaller, and many historical ties were disrupted. However, over the years, efforts have been made to rebuild cultural connections, and today, there are still traces of Austrian heritage in certain regions of the Czech Republic.

State  | Number of Austrians  | % of State population  | % of Austrians in Czechia

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|
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Prague |

90,000

3.1

5.0

South Moravian |

87,000

0.6

1.3

Zlín |

86,000

0.5

0.5

Moravian-Silesian |

83,000

1.6

10.1

Olomouc |

82,000

4.5

39.2

Vysočina |

81,000

2.6

10.1

Pardubice |

80,000

0.5

0.5

Plzeň |

76,000

2.7

8.1

South Bohemian |

73,000

1.9

10.1

Central Bohemian |

64,000

2.2

4.4

Karlovy Vary |

60,000

4.2

3.6

Ústí nad Labem |

57,000

2.0

2.8

Liberec |

53,000

1.1

1.4

Hradec Králové |

37,000

4.0

1.3

Total  | 2,006,410  | 2.52  | 100.0

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Ethnic and national minorities in the Czech Republic

Officially recognized|

* Austrians
* Bulgarians
* Croats
* Germans
* Greeks
* Hungarians
* Poles
* Romani
* Russians
* Rusyns
* Serbs
* Silesians
* Slovaks
* Ukrainians
* Vietnamese

Other|

* Armenians
* Chinese
* Jews
* Koreans
* Macedonians
* Mongolians
* Portuguese
* Turks

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Austrian diaspora

Americas|

* Argentina
* Brazil
* Canada
* Mexico
* United States
* Uruguay

Europe|

* Croatia
* Czech Republic
* Romania (Burgenland settlers in Burzenland)
* United Kingdom

Oceania|

* Australia
* New Zealand

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