Geographical Division of Austria and Its Natural Potential

Austria's natural landscape is divided into three fundamental natural areas and five major landscapes that extend into neighboring countries. The three primary natural areas are the Austrian Alps, the forelands and sub-Alpine basins, and the granite and gneiss highlands. The five major landscapes include the oldest area, characterized by granitic mountains shaped by erosion into rounded blocks, covering the Waldviertel and Mühlviertel regions. This landscape is considered less suitable for settlement and transport. Economic activities focus on forestry, crop production, and biolandwirtschaft, while industrial development remains weak, with initiatives like Kreisel Electrics showing potential for growth.