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Country Facts:
Austria vs. North Korea

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of North Korea is 46 540 mi². This means that the area of North Korea is 43.72% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
46 540 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while North Korea has a coastline of 1 550.3 mi.

0.0 mi
1 550.3 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 North Korea is Pyongyang, where the population is 2 514 690.

1 805 680 ppl
2 514 690 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in North Korea is Paektu-san, which rises to a height of 9 003 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
9 003 ft
Paektu-san

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 North Korea, the lowest temperature was -46.5°F and was recorded in Chunggangjin.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-46.5°F
Chunggangjin

Society

Austria vs. North Korea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while North Korea is home to 25 778 816 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
25 778 816 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 71.7 years in North Korea.

82.1 years
71.7 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 34.6 years in North Korea.

44.5 years
34.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.49% in North Korea.

0.32%
0.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 100.0% in North Korea.

98.0%
100.0%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in North Korea the primary language is Korean.

german
korean

Religion

christianity
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Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
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Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). North Korea: North Korean Won (KPW).

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EUR
Euro
KPW
North Korean Won

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in North Korea: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, North Korea has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURKPW

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; North Korea - June, July, August, September.

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
B78 USD - 94 USD
T145 USD - 182 USD
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