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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Greece

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Greece is 50 962 mi². This means that the area of Greece is 57.37% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
50 962 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Greece has a coastline of 8 497.9 mi.

0.0 mi
8 497.9 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 Greece is Athens, where the population is 3 090 510.

1 805 680 ppl
3 090 510 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Greece is Mount Olympus, which rises to a height of 9 577 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
9 577 ft
Mount Olympus

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Greece the highest temperature was 118.4°F and was recorded in Athens, Greece.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
118.4°F
Athens, Greece

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Greece, the lowest temperature was -18°F and was recorded in Ptolemaida.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-18°F
Ptolemaida

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Greece is home to 10 423 054 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
10 423 054 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 81.3 years in Greece.

82.1 years
81.3 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 45.3 years in Greece.

44.5 years
45.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and -0.34% in Greece.

0.32%
-0.34%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 97.9% in Greece.

98.0%
97.9%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Greece the primary language is Greek.

german
greek

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
23 599 000 ppl
Ranking: 14/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Greece: 28 377 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
28 377 Int$
Ranking: 52/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Greece: 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 Greece: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

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

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Greece 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; Greece - May, 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 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 - 181 USD
B62 USD - 77 USD
T109 USD - 140 USD

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