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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Iceland

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Iceland is 39 769 mi². This means that the area of Iceland is 22.81% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
39 769 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Iceland has a coastline of 3 088.2 mi.

0.0 mi
3 088.2 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 Iceland is Reykjavík, where the population is 121 841.

1 805 680 ppl
121 841 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Iceland is Hvannadalshnúkur, which rises to a height of 6 923 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
6 923 ft
Hvannadalshnúkur

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Iceland the highest temperature was 86.9°F and was recorded in Teigarhorn, Djúpivogur.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
86.9°F
Teigarhorn, Djúpivogur

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Iceland, the lowest temperature was -36.2°F and was recorded in Grímsstaðir.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-36.2°F
Grímsstaðir

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Iceland is home to 341 243 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
341 243 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 83.5 years in Iceland.

82.1 years
83.5 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 37.1 years in Iceland.

44.5 years
37.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.97% in Iceland.

0.32%
0.97%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 99.0% in Iceland.

98.0%
99.0%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Iceland the primary language is Icelandic.

german
icelandic

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
1 289 000 ppl
Ranking: 75/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Iceland: 55 225 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
55 225 Int$
Ranking: 83/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Iceland: Iceland Krona (ISK).

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EUR
Euro
ISK
Iceland Krona

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Iceland: 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, Iceland 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; Iceland - 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 - 95 USD
T145 USD - 182 USD
B108 USD - 132 USD
T193 USD - 267 USD

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