Austro-Hungary
Definition
Austro-Hungary, also known as the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was a dual monarchy in Central Europe from 1867 to 1918. It was formed by a compromise between Austria and Hungary, two distinct regions ruled by the same monarch.
Analogy
Think of Austro-Hungary like a pair of conjoined twins. They share the same body (or in this case, monarch), but they have different heads (governments) and personalities (cultures).
Related terms
Dual Monarchy: A system of government where two separate kingdoms are ruled by the same monarch, follow the same foreign policy, exist in a customs union with each other and have a combined military but are otherwise self-governing.
Franz Ferdinand: Heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne whose assassination in Sarajevo led to the start of World War I.
Central Powers: The alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey and Bulgaria during World War I.
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