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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Bulgaria

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Bulgaria is 42 811 mi². This means that the area of Bulgaria is 32.2% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
42 811 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Bulgaria has a coastline of 220.0 mi.

0.0 mi
220.0 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 Bulgaria is Sofia, where the population is 1 228 280.

1 805 680 ppl
1 228 280 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Bulgaria is Musala, which rises to a height of 9 596 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
9 596 ft
Musala

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Bulgaria the highest temperature was 113.4°F and was recorded in Sadovo, Plovdiv Province.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
113.4°F
Sadovo, Plovdiv Province

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Bulgaria, the lowest temperature was -36.9°F and was recorded in Tran.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-36.9°F
Tran

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Bulgaria is home to 6 948 445 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
6 948 445 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 75.3 years in Bulgaria.

82.1 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 43.7 years in Bulgaria.

44.5 years
43.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and -0.67% in Bulgaria.

0.32%
-0.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 98.4% in Bulgaria.

98.0%
98.4%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Bulgaria the primary language is Bulgarian.

german
bulgarian

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in Bulgaria, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
7 099 000 ppl
Ranking: 39/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Bulgaria: 24 620 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
24 620 Int$
Ranking: 62/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Bulgaria: Bulgarian Lev (BGN).

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EUR
Euro
BGN
Bulgarian Lev

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Bulgaria: 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, Bulgaria has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

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

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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B77 USD - 93 USD
T147 USD - 184 USD
B53 USD - 67 USD
T82 USD - 103 USD

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