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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Czech Republic

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Czech Republic is 30 450 mi². This means that the area of Austria is 6.35% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
30 450 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic is Prague, where the population is 1 259 080.

1 805 680 ppl
1 259 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Czech Republic is Sněžka, which rises to a height of 5 259 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
5 259 ft
Sněžka

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Czech Republic the highest temperature was 104.7°F and was recorded in Dobřichovice, Prague-West District.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
104.7°F
Dobřichovice, Prague-West District

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Czech Republic, the lowest temperature was -44°F and was recorded in Litvínovice.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-44°F
Litvínovice

Society

Austria vs. Czech Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Czech Republic is home to 10 708 981 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
10 708 981 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 79.5 years in Czech Republic.

82.1 years
79.5 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 43.3 years in Czech Republic.

44.5 years
43.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.04% in Czech Republic.

0.32%
0.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 99.0% in Czech Republic.

98.0%
99.0%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Czech Republic the primary language is Czech.

german
czech

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in Czech Republic, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
8 707 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Czech Republic: 42 049 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
42 049 Int$
Ranking: 33/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Czech Republic: Czech Koruna (CZK).

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EUR
Euro
CZK
Czech Koruna

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Czech Republic: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

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

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Czech Republic 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; Czech Republic - May, June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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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
B78 USD - 94 USD
T145 USD - 182 USD
B51 USD - 62 USD
T89 USD - 119 USD

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