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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Iraq

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Iraq is 169 235 mi². This means that the area of Iraq is 423% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
169 235 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Iraq has a coastline of 36.0 mi.

0.0 mi
36.0 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 Iraq is Baghdad, where the population is 7 216 040.

1 805 680 ppl
7 216 040 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Iraq is Hasār-i Rōst, which rises to a height of 11 837 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
11 837 ft
Hasār-i Rōst

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Iraq the highest temperature was 127.4°F and was recorded in Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
127.4°F
Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Iraq, the lowest temperature was 0.3°F and was recorded in Mosul, Ninawa Governorate.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
0.3°F
Mosul, Ninawa Governorate

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Iraq is home to 40 222 493 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
40 222 493 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 72.9 years in Iraq.

82.1 years
72.9 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 21.2 years in Iraq.

44.5 years
21.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 2.06% in Iraq.

0.32%
2.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 85.6% in Iraq.

98.0%
85.6%

Language

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

german
arabic

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in Iraq, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Iraq: 9 503 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
9 503 Int$
Ranking: 81/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Iraq: Iraqi Dinar (IQD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
IQD
Iraqi Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDIQDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Iraq - March, April, November.

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

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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