ENG
FRE
Written by Megan Maye Caruana
Austria as a Country
Austria is country with a population of over 8.8 million people located in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Hungary and Slovakia to the east, Slovenia and 
Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The majority of the population speaks local Bavarian dialects of German as their native language, and German in its standard form is the country’s official language. Austria is consistently ranked as one of the richest countries in the world. The country has developed a high standard of living and in 2018 was ranked 20th in the world for its Human Development Index. Austria has been a member of the United Nations since 1955, joined the European Union in 1995, and is a founder of the OECD. Austria also signed the Schengen Agreement in 1995, and adopted the euro currency in 1999. Something which is more familiar to everyone are their mouth-watering apfelstrudels and bundtcakes. The best season to travel to such an interesting country is Christmas season. The country is all decorated with festive ornaments and everywhere you go has a Christmas market. They welcome you with the perfect atmosphere to fill your with the festive joy.
Swarovski
Swarovski is based in Wattens, Austria and was established by Daniel Swarovski in 1895 with the help of financiers Armand Kosman, and Franz Weis. It is a leading top brand for producing lead glass (crystals). Swarovski crystals aren’t actually crystals, but are a form of glass created a with patented process. It was established by Daniel Swarovski to make crystals more accessible; a “diamond for everyone”. Compared to other glass jewellery products, Swarovski uses higher quality materials. The process of creating even one crystal is also complicated. Hence, the expensive prices of Swarovski crystals. The company is split into three major industry areas: the Swarovski Crystal Business, that primarily produces lead glass jewellery (commonly called crystal jewellery) and accessories; Swarovski Optik, which produces optical instruments such as telescopes, telescopic sights for rifles, and binoculars; last and not least Tyrolit, a manufacturer of grinding, sawing, drilling, and dressing tools, as well as a supplier of tools and machines. Today, Swarovski Crystal Business is the highest grossing business unit with a global reach of approximately 2,800 stores in around 170 countries, more than 27,000 employees.
Swarovski Watch Model. 5275046
This women’s watch surely is wonderfully eye-catching and. It is designed with a stainless steel case filled with around luxurious 850 Swarovski crystals, set in the brand’s one-of-a-kind Crystalline technique. The silver-tone sunray dial goes perfectly with the white genuine leather strap. The case is 34mm and is water resistant up to 50m. It is Swiss made and is part of the brand’s Crystalline Pure collection.
