Tirol travel

How Austria lost South Tyrol?

In the west of the Austrian Republic, there is a Tyrol state, which consists of two unconnected regions, namely North Tyrol and East Tyrol, which are 10 ~ 20km apart and separated by Italy.

Historically, Tyrol was a part of the Holy Roman Empire, and then it was incorporated into the Austro-Hungarian Empire. At that time (before World War I), the border of Tyrol was larger than today's, including the present Tyrol (North Tyrol and East Tyrol) and the Italian Trentino-South Tyrol region.

During World War I, the main battles between the Austro-Hungarian army and the Italian army took place in the Alps and Dolomiti Mountain to control the strategic goal of South Tyrol. The collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the war enabled the Italian army to occupy the area in 1918, so Italy needed this strategic position after the war. After World War I, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was defeated, and the Allies and the Republic of Austria signed the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-le in Saint-Germain-en-le on September 10th, 1919. The entry into force of the treaty announced the official dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Austria recognizes the independence of Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Poland and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Cede Trentino, South Tyrol, Trieste, Istra Peninsula, several Dalmatian islands and Friuli to Italy; Cede Bukovina to Romania.

The territory lost by Austria-Hungary after World War I

South Tyrol and Trentino form the Trentino-South Tyrol Autonomous Region in northern Italy, with an area of 13,607 square kilometers and a population of more than 1 million. The fertile valley of Trentino-South Tyrol produces wine, fruits, dairy products and wood, including paper-making, chemical industry and metal industry. This area is a major source of hydropower energy. Tourism is an important source of income in the region and is famous for skiing there in winter.

Trentino-South Tyrol Autonomous Region

The main races in this area are Italian-speaking races (about 60% of the total) and German-speaking races (about 35%), and a few people speak Ladian (about 5% of the total). In South Tyrol, the main language is German (about 68% of the population), while in Trentino Province, only a few people speak German.

Most of them are in the Alps, and there are plains in the river because and the Delaware river valley. The Principality of Tyrol was built in history, and it was owned by the Habsburg dynasty after 1363. In 1919, the southern plain was transferred to Italy, and the northern mountainous area was established as Tyrol. There are copper, magnesite, salt and other mineral deposits. Industries include steel, electronics, chemistry, artificial gem, etc. Colorful furniture, woodcarving and antelope leather bags have their own styles. Forestry and animal husbandry are developed, producing milk and meat. Less arable land, producing potatoes and rye. Honshu is famous for its international ski resorts and summer resorts.

Located in the heart of the Alps, Tyrol is the most popular tourist destination in Europe, which is suitable for both winter and summer. The 10,000-foot-high Alps and gentle valleys form the cradle of centuries-old royal culture and folk customs. Most cultural attractions in Tyrol not only have rich historical and traditional details, but also have incomparable natural scenery. Most of them are located in the valley of Inn, which runs across the province. The capital and royal residence during the reign of Maximilian I, Hall, Schwaz and Rattenberg are all tourist attractions. Smaller river valleys, such as Ziller, Stubai, Oz and Pitz, are paradise for hiking and climbers in summer and skiers in winter. There are the most famous international ski resorts, Arlberg and Kitzbühel.

Poseidon loved in the Odyssey, but Tyrol loved the handsome river god Nipps. For the sake of a kiss with Tyrol, Poseidon became her beloved. Their union gave birth to two children: pelias and Neleus.