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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Iran

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Iran is 636 372 mi². This means that the area of Iran is 1865% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
636 372 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Iran has a coastline of 2 046.8 mi.

0.0 mi
2 046.8 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 Iran is Tehran, where the population is 8 154 050.

1 805 680 ppl
8 154 050 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Iran is Mount Damavand, which rises to a height of 18 602 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
18 602 ft
Mount Damavand

Highest recorded temperature

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Iran, the lowest temperature was -32.8°F and was recorded in Saqqez.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-32.8°F
Saqqez

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Iran is home to 83 992 949 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
83 992 949 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 75.1 years in Iran.

82.1 years
75.1 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 31.7 years in Iran.

44.5 years
31.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 1.03% in Iran.

0.32%
1.03%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 85.5% in Iran.

98.0%
85.5%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Iran the primary language is Persian.

german
persian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
5 237 000 ppl
Ranking: 74/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Iran: 13 333 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
13 333 Int$
Ranking: 82/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Iran: Iranian Rial (IRR).

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EUR
Euro
IRR
Iranian Rial

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Iran: 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, Iran 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; Iran - April, May, September, October.

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B79 USD - 95 USD
T146 USD - 183 USD
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