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Country Facts:
Austria vs. South Korea

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of South Korea is 38 691 mi². This means that the area of South Korea is 19.48% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
38 691 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while South Korea has a coastline of 1 499.4 mi.

0.0 mi
1 499.4 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 South Korea is Seoul, where the population is 10 117 900.

1 805 680 ppl
10 117 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in South Korea is Halla-san on Jejudo, which rises to a height of 6 398 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
6 398 ft
Halla-san on Jejudo

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in South Korea the highest temperature was 104°F and was recorded in Daegu.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
104°F
Daegu

Lowest recorded temperature

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
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Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while South Korea is home to 51 269 185 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
51 269 185 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 82.8 years in South Korea.

82.1 years
82.8 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 43.2 years in South Korea.

44.5 years
43.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.26% in South Korea.

0.32%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 97.9% in South Korea.

98.0%
97.9%

Language

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

german
korean

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in South Korea, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
13 232 000 ppl
Ranking: 86/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. South Korea: 43 319 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
43 319 Int$
Ranking: 94/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). South Korea: Won (KRW).

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EUR
Euro
KRW
Won

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in South Korea: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, South Korea 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; South Korea - June, 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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

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.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B79 USD - 95 USD
T146 USD - 183 USD
B44 USD - 54 USD
T88 USD - 123 USD

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