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Country Facts:
Austria vs. China

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of China is 3 696 117 mi². This means that the area of China is 11314% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
3 696 117 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while China has a coastline of 9 009.9 mi.

0.0 mi
9 009.9 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 China is Chongqing, where the population is 29 914 000.

1 805 680 ppl
29 914 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in China is Mount Everest, which rises to a height of 29 029 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
29 029 ft
Mount Everest

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in China the highest temperature was 122.4°F and was recorded in Ayding Lake, Turpan, Xinjiang.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
122.4°F
Ayding Lake, Turpan, Xinjiang

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in China, the lowest temperature was -62.1°F and was recorded in Mohe County.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-62.1°F
Mohe County

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while China is home to 1 439 323 776 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
1 439 323 776 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 76.3 years in China.

82.1 years
76.3 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 38.4 years in China.

44.5 years
38.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.26% in China.

0.32%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 96.8% in China.

98.0%
96.8%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in China the primary language is Chinese.

german
chinese

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in China, the main religion is Chinese Folk Religion.

christianity
chinese folk religion

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
56 886 000 ppl
Ranking: 4/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. China: 17 204 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
17 204 Int$
Ranking: 79/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). China: Yuan Renminbi (CNY).

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EUR
Euro
CNY
Yuan Renminbi

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in China: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: A, C, I).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, C, I

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, China 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; China - May, 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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
B33 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 101 USD

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