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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Jamaica

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Jamaica is 4 244 mi². This means that the area of Austria is 663% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
4 244 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Jamaica has a coastline of 635.0 mi.

0.0 mi
635.0 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 Jamaica is Kingston, where the population is 584 627.

1 805 680 ppl
584 627 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Jamaica is Blue Mountain Peak, which rises to a height of 7 402 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
7 402 ft
Blue Mountain Peak

Highest recorded temperature

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
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Lowest recorded temperature

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
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Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Jamaica is home to 2 961 167 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
2 961 167 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 75.5 years in Jamaica.

82.1 years
75.5 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 29.4 years in Jamaica.

44.5 years
29.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.06% in Jamaica.

0.32%
0.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 88.7% in Jamaica.

98.0%
88.7%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Jamaica the primary language is English.

german
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
2 123 000 ppl
Ranking: 69/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Jamaica: 9 238 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
9 238 Int$
Ranking: 121/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Jamaica: Jamaican Dollar (JMD).

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EUR
Euro
JMD
Jamaican Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Jamaica: frequency and voltage are 110V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
110V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Jamaica has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Jamaica - January, February, March.

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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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
B78 USD - 94 USD
T145 USD - 182 USD
B67 USD - 83 USD
T125 USD - 159 USD

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