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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo

Learn about the similarities and differences between Austria and Democratic Republic of the Congo 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. Democratic Republic of the Congo - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 905 355 mi². This means that the area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 2696% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
905 355 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Democratic Republic of the Congo has a coastline of 23.0 mi.

0.0 mi
23.0 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo is Kinshasa, where the population is 10 125 000.

1 805 680 ppl
10 125 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Democratic Republic of the Congo is Margherita Peak, which rises to a height of 16 762 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
16 762 ft
Margherita Peak

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. Democratic Republic of the Congo - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to 89 561 403 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
89 561 403 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 61.4 years in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

82.1 years
61.4 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 16.7 years in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

44.5 years
16.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 3.16% in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

0.32%
3.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 77.0% in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

98.0%
77.0%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Democratic Republic of the Congo the primary language is French.

german
french

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in Democratic Republic of the Congo, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Democratic Republic of the Congo: 1 141 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
1 141 Int$
Ranking: 31/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Congolese Franc (CDF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
CDF
Congolese Franc

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Democratic Republic of the Congo: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, E).

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

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Democratic Republic of the Congo 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; Democratic Republic of the Congo - June, July, August, September.

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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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
T136 EUR - 170 EUR
B79 EUR - 92 EUR
T130 EUR

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