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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Ghana

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Ghana is 92 098 mi². This means that the area of Ghana is 184% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
92 098 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Ghana has a coastline of 334.9 mi.

0.0 mi
334.9 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 Ghana is Accra, where the population is 2 291 350.

1 805 680 ppl
2 291 350 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Ghana is Mount Afadjato, which rises to a height of 2 904 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
2 904 ft
Mount Afadjato

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. Ghana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Ghana is home to 31 072 940 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
31 072 940 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 69.0 years in Ghana.

82.1 years
69.0 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 21.4 years in Ghana.

44.5 years
21.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 2.26% in Ghana.

0.32%
2.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 79.0% in Ghana.

98.0%
79.0%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Ghana the primary language is English.

german
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
897 000 ppl
Ranking: 108/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Ghana: 5 742 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
5 742 Int$
Ranking: 138/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Ghana: Ghana Cedi (GHS).

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EUR
Euro
GHS
Ghana Cedi

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Ghana: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Ghana 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; Ghana - January, February, December.

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
B77 USD - 93 USD
T147 USD - 184 USD
B36 USD - 46 USD
T55 USD - 75 USD

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