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Country Facts:
Austria vs. France

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of France is 210 026 mi². This means that the area of France is 549% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
210 026 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi.

0.0 mi
3 015.5 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 France is Paris, where the population is 2 241 350.

1 805 680 ppl
2 241 350 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, which rises to a height of 15 781 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
15 781 ft
Mont Blanc

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in France the highest temperature was 111.4°F and was recorded in Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in France, the lowest temperature was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while France is home to 65 273 511 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
65 273 511 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 82.4 years in France.

82.1 years
82.4 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 41.7 years in France.

44.5 years
41.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.33% in France.

0.32%
0.33%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 99.0% in France.

98.0%
99.0%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in France the primary language is French.

german
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. France: 46 712 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). France: Euro (EUR).

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EUR
Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; France - 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)
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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
B77 USD - 93 USD
T147 USD - 184 USD
B70 USD - 83 USD
T126 USD - 166 USD

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