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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Guatemala

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Guatemala is 42 042 mi². This means that the area of Guatemala is 29.83% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
42 042 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Guatemala has a coastline of 248.5 mi.

0.0 mi
248.5 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 Guatemala is Guatemala, where the population is 2 110 100.

1 805 680 ppl
2 110 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Guatemala is Volcán Tajumulco, which rises to a height of 13 845 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
13 845 ft
Volcán Tajumulco

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Guatemala the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Estanzuela, Zacapa.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
113°F
Estanzuela, Zacapa

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Guatemala, the lowest temperature was 11.3°F and was recorded in Olintepeque, Quetzaltenango.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
11.3°F
Olintepeque, Quetzaltenango

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Guatemala is home to 17 915 568 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
17 915 568 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 72.6 years in Guatemala.

82.1 years
72.6 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 23.2 years in Guatemala.

44.5 years
23.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 1.62% in Guatemala.

0.32%
1.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 80.8% in Guatemala.

98.0%
80.8%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Guatemala the primary language is Spanish.

german
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
1 865 000 ppl
Ranking: 76/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Guatemala: 8 850 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
8 850 Int$
Ranking: 123/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Guatemala: Quetzal (GTQ).

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EUR
Euro
GTQ
Quetzal

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Guatemala: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Guatemala 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; Guatemala - January, February, March, 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 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
B32 USD - 42 USD
T88 USD - 116 USD

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