Tyrol

tir'ol, an Alpine region of Central Europe. Geographically, it is the eastern part of Switzerland, but it belongs to Austria. The capital is Innspruck. Its glorious mountain passes, gorges, and valleys almost equal those of Switzerland proper. The Inn, the Adige, and the infant Danube are the chief rivers. Ores of iron, zinc, and copper are mined. Dairy products, wine, and fruit are exported. The inhabitants are partly German, partly Italian. Nearly all are Catholic. See Brenner Pass