Burgenland

[ German boor-guhn-lahnt ]

noun

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

Burgenland

/ ˈbʊrɡənˌlant /

noun

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

Example Sentences

Across the border in Austria, police list 70 incidents in the eastern state of Burgenland alone, when smugglers tried to evade police controls.

From BBC

Doskozil, a former police chief and now governor of the province of Burgenland who shot to fame during the 2015-2016 migration crisis, conceded defeat at a news conference and congratulated Babler, who is from the party's left wing.

From Reuters

At a party convention on Saturday, Hans Peter Doskozil - the governor of the southeastern Burgenland province and a figure better known to the public - had narrowly been declared the winner.

From Washington Times

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

This is an entry-level bottle, from an excellent producer in the Burgenland region southeast of Vienna.

From New York Times