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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina

Learn about the similarities and differences between Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina 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. Bosnia and Herzegovina - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Bosnia and Herzegovina is 19 772 mi². This means that the area of Austria is 63.78% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
19 772 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Bosnia and Herzegovina has a coastline of 12.4 mi.

0.0 mi
12.4 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo, where the population is 291 422.

1 805 680 ppl
291 422 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Bosnia and Herzegovina is Maglić, which rises to a height of 7 828 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
7 828 ft
Maglić

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Bosnia and Herzegovina the highest temperature was 109.8°F and was recorded in Mostar.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
109.8°F
Mostar

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the lowest temperature was -43.6°F and was recorded in Veliko Polje on the Igman plateau.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-43.6°F
Veliko Polje on the Igman plateau

Society

Austria vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Bosnia and Herzegovina is home to 3 280 819 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
3 280 819 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 77.7 years in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

82.1 years
77.7 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 43.3 years in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

44.5 years
43.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and -0.21% in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

0.32%
-0.21%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 98.5% in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

98.0%
98.5%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Bosnia and Herzegovina the primary language is Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian.

german
bosnian, croatian, serbian

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
678 000 ppl
Ranking: 11/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Bosnia and Herzegovina: 15 733 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
15 733 Int$
Ranking: 12/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Convertible Mark (BAM).

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EUR
Euro
BAM
Convertible Mark

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Bosnia and Herzegovina has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Bosnia and Herzegovina - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B79 USD - 95 USD
T146 USD - 183 USD
B33 USD - 40 USD
T63 USD - 82 USD

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