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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Croatia

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Croatia is 21 851 mi². This means that the area of Austria is 48.2% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
21 851 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Croatia has a coastline of 4 578.3 mi.

0.0 mi
4 578.3 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 Croatia is Zagreb, where the population is 790 017.

1 805 680 ppl
790 017 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Croatia is Dinara, which rises to a height of 6 276 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
6 276 ft
Dinara

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Croatia the highest temperature was 109°F and was recorded in Ploče.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
109°F
Ploče

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Croatia, the lowest temperature was -31.9°F and was recorded in Čakovec.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-31.9°F
Čakovec

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Croatia is home to 4 105 267 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
4 105 267 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 77.0 years in Croatia.

82.1 years
77.0 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 43.9 years in Croatia.

44.5 years
43.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and -0.48% in Croatia.

0.32%
-0.48%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 99.3% in Croatia.

98.0%
99.3%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Croatia the primary language is Croatian.

german
croatian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
12 683 000 ppl
Ranking: 67/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Croatia: 29 134 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
29 134 Int$
Ranking: 74/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Croatia: 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 Croatia: 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, Croatia 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; Croatia - 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)
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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
B79 USD - 96 USD
T148 USD - 186 USD
B73 USD - 88 USD
T111 USD - 146 USD

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