ItävaltaUngaria

ItävaltaUngaria, often referred to as the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was a dual monarchy that existed from 1867 to 1918. It was formed by the Austro-Hungarian Compromise, which reorganized the Austrian Empire into two distinct states, Austria and Hungary, united under a single monarch, Francis Joseph I. The compromise aimed to address the rising nationalist sentiments within the empire, particularly in Hungary.

The empire encompassed a vast territory in Central Europe, making it one of the largest countries in the world at the time. Its diverse population included numerous ethnic groups, such as Germans, Hungarians, Slavs, Romanians, and Italians. This ethnic and cultural mosaic was a defining characteristic of the empire but also a source of internal tension.

The dual monarchy shared certain institutions, including the monarchy, foreign affairs, defense, and finance. However, Austria and Hungary retained their own constitutions, parliaments, and administrations. Vienna served as the imperial capital and the seat of government for the Austrian part, while Budapest was the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary.

ItävaltaUnkari played a significant role in European politics and the global economy. It was a major industrial and military power, though it faced increasing challenges from emerging nationalisms and external rivalries. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo in 1914, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, triggered a chain of events that led to the outbreak of World War I. The empire ultimately dissolved in the aftermath of the war, leading to the creation of several new nation-states.