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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Egypt

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Egypt is 387 048 mi². This means that the area of Egypt is 1095% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
387 048 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Egypt has a coastline of 1 522.4 mi.

0.0 mi
1 522.4 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 Egypt is Cairo, where the population is 10 230 400.

1 805 680 ppl
10 230 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Egypt is Mount Catherine, which rises to a height of 8 625 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
8 625 ft
Mount Catherine

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Egypt the highest temperature was 122.5°F and was recorded in Kharga.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
122.5°F
Kharga

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Egypt, the lowest temperature was 18.1°F and was recorded in Al Nakhl.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
18.1°F
Al Nakhl

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Egypt is home to 102 334 404 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
102 334 404 ppl

Life expectancy

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

82.1 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 24.1 years in Egypt.

44.5 years
24.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 2.17% in Egypt.

0.32%
2.17%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 71.2% in Egypt.

98.0%
71.2%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Egypt the primary language is Arabic.

german
arabic

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in Egypt, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
9 139 000 ppl
Ranking: 33/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Egypt: 12 602 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
12 602 Int$
Ranking: 105/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Egypt: Egyptian Pound (EGP).

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EUR
Euro
EGP
Egyptian Pound

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Egypt: 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, Egypt has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEGPEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Egypt - February, March, April, October, November.

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B77 USD - 93 USD
T147 USD - 183 USD
B26 USD - 30 USD
T57 USD - 68 USD

UNESCO

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