Bosnian Austrians

Bosnian Austrians
Bosanski Austrijanci
Total population
128.047[1]
Regions with significant populations
Graz, Linz, Vienna, Salzburg
Languages
Bosnian · German
Religion
Sunni Islam, Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholicism
Related ethnic groups
Other South Slavic peoples

Bosnian Austrians (locally and colloquially known as Esterajheri) are citizens of Austria whose ancestry can be traced to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The vast majority of Bosnians emigrated to Austria during and after the Bosnian War of the 1990s, though a large number emigrated as early as the 19th century.

Communities

The largest Bosnian communities in Austria are found in Graz, Linz and Wels; followed by Salzburg, Villach, and Vienna.

A historic moment for the Bosnians of Austria took place on 29 June 2013 in the city of Wels. The Trg Bošnjaka (Bosniak Square) in front of the Bosnian Austrian Cultural Center was opened as a token of appreciation and the good cooperation between Bosnian Austrians and the city administration.

Demographics

According to the last census conducted in 2002, the total number of Bosnians in Austria was 128,047 and they comprised 1.6% of the total population.

Notable Bosnian Austrians

See also

References

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