Austro-Hungarian Monarchy

The Austro-Hungarian Monarchy was a dual monarchy established in 1867, created from the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary. It had two capitals: Vienna for Austria and Budapest for Hungary. This complex political entity included various ethnic groups, leading to diverse languages and cultures. While it aimed to balance power between Austria and Hungary, tensions arose among other nationalities seeking independence. The monarchy played a significant role in European affairs until its collapse after World War I in 1918, leading to the emergence of several independent nation-states in Central and Eastern Europe.