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Salzburg, Austria
SAR Orbit number: 35046
Frame: 2643
02 January 2002

Image shows the mountainous region of Salzburg, a federal province in west-central Austria.

Salt and copper mineral resources, together with livestock farming and forestry are important economic activities here.

 

Top left: Salzburg, the capital.

Mozart's birthplace and World Heritage Site, Salzburg lies on the Salzach river, near the border with Germany (see it crossing the town).

To the North and to the East of Salzburg (in Salzkammergut): plenty of lakes, all experiencing various, seasonal conditions, such as strong wind, ice, and similar.