Which ethnic minorities lived in Austria-Hungary?

The two largest ethnic groups were Germans (10 million) and Hungarians (9 million). There were also Poles, Croats, Bosnians, Serbians, Italians, Czechs, Ruthenes, Slovenes, Slovaks and Romanians. Overall, fifteen different languages were spoken in the Austro-Hungarian empire.

Are Hungarians Minorities?

According to the demographers, about 80 percent of the population was made up of Hungarians before the Battle of Mohács, however the Hungarian ethnic group became a minority in its own country in the 18th century due to the resettlement policies and continuous immigration from neighboring countries.

Was Austria-Hungary diverse?

As the map above shows, Austria-Hungary in 1910 was one of the most ethically diverse countries in history. It was also the second largest country in Europe (behind the Russian Empire) and the third most populous (behind the Russian and German Empires).

Why did Austria-Hungary split?

The dissolution of Austria-Hungary was a major geopolitical event that occurred as a result of the growth of internal social contradictions and the separation of different parts of Austria-Hungary. The reason for the collapse of the state was World War I, the 1918 crop failure and the economic crisis.

Is Hungary ethnically diverse?

For centuries the Slavs, Celts, Gepids, Avars, and Romans were responsible with laying the foundation for ethnic diversity in Hungary. Most Hungarians identify as ethnically Hungarian, among smaller minorities of Roma, Germans, and other peoples.

Why were the Serbians so mad at the Austro Hungarians?

Serbia and the Austro Hungarian Empire had both coveted the Bosnian territory. The Government in Vienna was stronger and Belgrade had to submit. Hence the Serbians were upset. The Austro-Hungarian situation in the Balkans pre-1914 is a primary factor in its involvement in the First World War.