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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Laos

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Laos is 91 429 mi². This means that the area of Laos is 182% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
91 429 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Laos has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

0.0 mi
0.0 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 Laos is Vientiane, where the population is 783 000.

1 805 680 ppl
783 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Laos is Phou Bia, which rises to a height of 9 242 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
9 242 ft
Phou Bia

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Laos the highest temperature was 108.1°F and was recorded in Seno.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
108.1°F
Seno

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Laos, the lowest temperature was 26.1°F and was recorded in Xiang Khoang Plat..

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
26.1°F
Xiang Khoang Plat.

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Laos is home to 7 275 560 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
7 275 560 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 66.0 years in Laos.

82.1 years
66.0 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 24 years in Laos.

44.5 years
24 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 1.46% in Laos.

0.32%
1.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 84.7% in Laos.

98.0%
84.7%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Laos the primary language is Lao.

german
lao

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in Laos, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
3 543 000 ppl
Ranking: 88/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Laos: 8 236 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
8 236 Int$
Ranking: 98/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Laos: Kip (LAK).

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EUR
Euro
LAK
Kip

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Laos 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; Laos - January, February, March, November, December.

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B78 USD - 94 USD
T146 USD - 183 USD
B22 USD
T54 USD

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