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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Benin

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Benin is 43 484 mi². This means that the area of Benin is 34.28% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
43 484 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Benin has a coastline of 75.2 mi.

0.0 mi
75.2 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 Benin is Cotonou, where the population is 779 314.

1 805 680 ppl
779 314 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Benin is Mont Sokbaro, which rises to a height of 2 159 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
2 159 ft
Mont Sokbaro

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. Benin - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Benin is home to 12 123 200 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
12 123 200 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 61.8 years in Benin.

82.1 years
61.8 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 17 years in Benin.

44.5 years
17 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 3.36% in Benin.

0.32%
3.36%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 42.4% in Benin.

98.0%
42.4%

Language

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

german
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
255 000 ppl
Ranking: 18/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Benin: 3 504 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
3 504 Int$
Ranking: 20/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Benin: 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 Benin: 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, Benin 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; Benin - January, February, March, 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B74 EUR - 89 EUR
T135 EUR - 170 EUR
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