Austria is located in a temperate climatic zone with a Central European climate influenced by the Atlantic climate. The four seasons all have typical temperatures and climatic characters. Austria is one of Europe's most heavily wooded countries.Especially diverse and colorful is the alpine flora which includes the edelweiss, arnica, alpine rose and much more.In recent years, Austria has become home to a small bear population, which can be found in the wooded southern and central regions.