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Burgenland

American  
[boor-guhn-lahnt] / ˈbʊər gənˌlɑnt /

noun

  1. a province in E Austria, bordering Hungary. 1,530 sq. mi. (3,960 sq. km). Eisenstadt.


Burgenland British  
/ ˈbʊrɡənˌlant /

noun

  1. a state of E Austria. Capital: Eisenstadt. Pop: 276 419 (2003 est). Area: 3965 sq km (1531 sq miles)

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High-quality Sekt — usually over $15, but rarely over $60 — is grown in premium winegrowing areas like Austria's Burgenland or Germany's Mosel, where cool climates help grapes retain their acidity.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2022

Burgenland authorities said there was no danger to the wider population and an investigation was taking place into what happened at the animal home in Nebra in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2021

Burgenland Governor Hans Peter Doskozil, who has been in charge for less than three months, said on Sunday the provincial elections scheduled for May 2020 would be brought forward.

From Reuters • May 19, 2019

The people walking across the border brought the total of new arrivals to 5,000 since that morning, said Helmut Marban, a spokesman for the Burgenland police.

From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2015

Hans Peter Doskozil, police chief of Burgenland in eastern Austria, said more than 15,000 people crossed from Hungary by foot, bus, train and car over the weekend.

From Washington Times • Sep. 7, 2015