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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Greenland

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Greenland is 836 330 mi². This means that the area of Greenland is 2483% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
836 330 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Greenland has a coastline of 27 394.4 mi.

0.0 mi
27 394.4 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 Greenland is Nuuk, where the population is 16 454.

1 805 680 ppl
16 454 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Greenland is Gunnbjørn Fjeld, which rises to a height of 12 119 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
12 119 ft
Gunnbjørn Fjeld

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Greenland the highest temperature was 78.6°F and was recorded in Maniitsoq.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
78.6°F
Maniitsoq

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Greenland, the lowest temperature was -87°F and was recorded in North Ice.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-87°F
North Ice

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Greenland is home to 56 770 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
56 770 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 73.7 years in Greenland.

82.1 years
73.7 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 34.3 years in Greenland.

44.5 years
34.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and -0.01% in Greenland.

0.32%
-0.01%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 100.0% in Greenland.

98.0%
100.0%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Greenland the primary language is Kalaallisut.

german
kalaallisut

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
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Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Greenland: Danish Krone (DKK).

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EUR
Euro
DKK
Danish Krone

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Greenland 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; Greenland - 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.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B79 USD - 95 USD
T145 USD - 182 USD
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