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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Burkina Faso

Learn about the similarities and differences between Austria and Burkina Faso 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. Burkina Faso - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Burkina Faso is 105 393 mi². This means that the area of Burkina Faso is 225% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
105 393 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, where the population is 1 626 950.

1 805 680 ppl
1 626 950 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Burkina Faso is Tena Kourou, which rises to a height of 2 451 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
2 451 ft
Tena Kourou

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. Burkina Faso - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Burkina Faso is home to 20 903 273 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
20 903 273 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 63.1 years in Burkina Faso.

82.1 years
63.1 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 17.9 years in Burkina Faso.

44.5 years
17.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 2.58% in Burkina Faso.

0.32%
2.58%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 39.3% in Burkina Faso.

98.0%
39.3%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Burkina Faso the primary language is French.

german
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
163 000 ppl
Ranking: 146/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Burkina Faso: 2 273 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
2 273 Int$
Ranking: 178/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Burkina Faso: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

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EUR
Euro
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Burkina Faso has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDXOF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Burkina Faso - November, December.

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 Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B74 EUR - 89 EUR
T141 EUR - 176 EUR
B30 EUR
T60 EUR

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