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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Israel

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Israel is 8 019 mi². This means that the area of Austria is 304% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
8 019 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Israel has a coastline of 169.6 mi.

0.0 mi
169.6 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 Israel is Jerusalem, where the population is 890 428.

1 805 680 ppl
890 428 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Israel is Har Meron, which rises to a height of 3 963 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
3 963 ft
Har Meron

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Israel the highest temperature was 129.2°F and was recorded in Tirat Tzvi.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
129.2°F
Tirat Tzvi

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Israel, the lowest temperature was 7.3°F and was recorded in Tel Hatanim.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
7.3°F
Tel Hatanim

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Israel is home to 8 655 535 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
8 655 535 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 83.2 years in Israel.

82.1 years
83.2 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 30.4 years in Israel.

44.5 years
30.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 1.45% in Israel.

0.32%
1.45%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 97.8% in Israel.

98.0%
97.8%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Israel the primary language is Hebrew, Arabic.

german
hebrew, arabic

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in Israel, the main religion is Judaism.

christianity
judaism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
2 799 000 ppl
Ranking: 63/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Israel: 42 391 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
42 391 Int$
Ranking: 32/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Israel: New Israeli Sheqel (ILS).

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EUR
Euro
ILS
New Israeli Sheqel

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Israel has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURILS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Israel - May, June, September.

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
Do not travel
Level 4

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
B102 USD - 119 USD
T151 USD - 188 USD

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