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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Belarus

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Belarus is 80 155 mi². This means that the area of Belarus is 148% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
80 155 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Belarus 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 Belarus is Minsk, where the population is 1 921 810.

1 805 680 ppl
1 921 810 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Belarus is Dzyarzhynskaya Hara, which rises to a height of 1 132 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
1 132 ft
Dzyarzhynskaya Hara

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Belarus the highest temperature was 102°F and was recorded in Gomel.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
102°F
Gomel

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Belarus, the lowest temperature was -44°F and was recorded in Slavnom, Vitsebsk Voblast.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-44°F
Slavnom, Vitsebsk Voblast

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Belarus is home to 9 449 323 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
9 449 323 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 74.0 years in Belarus.

82.1 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 40.9 years in Belarus.

44.5 years
40.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and -0.29% in Belarus.

0.32%
-0.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 99.9% in Belarus.

98.0%
99.9%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Belarus the primary language is Belarusian, Russian.

german
belarusian, russian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
102 000 ppl
Ranking: 26/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Belarus: 20 232 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
20 232 Int$
Ranking: 28/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Belarus: Belarussian Ruble (BYN).

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EUR
Euro
BYN
Belarussian Ruble

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Belarus: 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, Belarus 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; Belarus - 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
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 - 182 USD
B31 USD - 39 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD

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