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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Japan

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Japan is 145 920 mi². This means that the area of Japan is 351% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
145 920 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Japan has a coastline of 18 486.4 mi.

0.0 mi
18 486.4 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 Japan is Tokyo, where the population is 13 161 800.

1 805 680 ppl
13 161 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Japan is Mount Fuji on Honshū, which rises to a height of 12 388 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
12 388 ft
Mount Fuji on Honshū

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Japan the highest temperature was 105.8°F and was recorded in Shimanto, Kōchi.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
105.8°F
Shimanto, Kōchi

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Japan, the lowest temperature was -41.8°F and was recorded in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-41.8°F
Asahikawa, Hokkaidō

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Japan is home to 126 476 461 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
126 476 461 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 84.7 years in Japan.

82.1 years
84.7 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 48.6 years in Japan.

44.5 years
48.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and -0.37% in Japan.

0.32%
-0.37%

Literacy

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

98.0%
99.0%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Japan the primary language is Japanese.

german
japanese

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in Japan, the main religion is Shintō.

christianity
shintō

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
19 737 000 ppl
Ranking: 79/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Japan: 41 733 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
41 733 Int$
Ranking: 87/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Japan: Yen (JPY).

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EUR
Euro
JPY
Yen

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Japan: frequency and voltage are 100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Japan 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; Japan - 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
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
B50 USD - 64 USD
T120 USD - 176 USD

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