One more name must be mentioned among famous Austrians: Sigmund Freud (1856– 1939). As a neurologist and psychiatrist he founded the psychoanalytic school of psychology. As his work in this field was highly influential, he is often referred to as "the father of psychoanalysis."
After spending most of his life in Austria, he moved to London, England where he died aged 83 soon after the start of World War II. His Alma mater was the University of Vienna.
A mighty city wall had once surrounded the historical city of Vienna. It was removed in 1857. Town hall , University, Parliament, State Opera, and imposing buildings and monuments were created along the space thus provided. Heldenplatz Square is dedicated to the victory over Napoleon
The principal park of Vienna is situated on an island formed by the canal and Danube River. The beautiful Imperial Summer Palace includes an 18th century park that claims to have the world's oldest zoo (1752).
Vienna had great developments recently. International Centre has the building complex of United Nations organizations. It is located just north of the river Danube. Initial idea of setting up the international organization in Vienna came from their prime minster. The establishment of the United Nations Office is a major achievement.
Vienna is one of the four Headquarters duty stations of the United Nations, the other three in New York, Geneva and Nairobi. It serves as the representative office of the Secretary-General in Vienna and performs representation and liaison functions with permanent missions, the host and other Government, and the intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.
Vienna is also the seat of a number of international institutions and companies, with employees from over 100 countries. Operational costs borne by these organizations contribute significantly to the economy of Austria.
It is surprising that the largest continent, Asia, has been neglected by not having any such major UN presence within it. Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, was an acknowledged international statesman and although his sister Vijay Laxmi Pandit rose as the first lady from India to become the President of the United Nations, it did not go beyond being a rare distinction for the Nehru family.
It is a viable option now, as most of the current global concerns and the rapidly developing nations are located in Asia. A large highly educated human resource is readily available in India.
