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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Afghanistan

Learn about the similarities and differences between Austria and Afghanistan by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Austria vs. Afghanistan - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Afghanistan is 251 827 mi². This means that the area of Afghanistan is 678% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
251 827 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Afghanistan has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

0.0 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Austria is Vienna, with a population of about 1 805 680 people. In contrast, the largest city in Afghanistan is Kabul, where the population is 4 476 000.

1 805 680 ppl
4 476 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Afghanistan is Noshaq, which rises to a height of 24 580 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
24 580 ft
Noshaq

Highest recorded temperature

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
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Lowest recorded temperature

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
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Society

Austria vs. Afghanistan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Afghanistan is home to 38 928 346 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
38 928 346 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 53.3 years in Afghanistan.

82.1 years
53.3 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 19.5 years in Afghanistan.

44.5 years
19.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 2.34% in Afghanistan.

0.32%
2.34%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 37.3% in Afghanistan.

98.0%
37.3%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Afghanistan the primary language is Pashto, Persian.

german
pashto, persian

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in Afghanistan, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Afghanistan: 2 078 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
2 078 Int$
Ranking: 181/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Afghanistan: Afghani (AFN).

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EUR
Euro
AFN
Afghani

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Afghanistan: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Afghanistan has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURAFN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Afghanistan - May, June, September, October.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B78 USD - 94 USD
T145 USD - 181 USD
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