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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Sri Lanka

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Sri Lanka is 25 332 mi². This means that the area of Austria is 27.83% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
25 332 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Sri Lanka has a coastline of 832.6 mi.

0.0 mi
832.6 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 Sri Lanka is Colombo, where the population is 752 993.

1 805 680 ppl
752 993 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Sri Lanka is Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro), which rises to a height of 8 281 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
8 281 ft
Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro)

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Sri Lanka the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Vavuniya.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
104.2°F
Vavuniya

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Sri Lanka, the lowest temperature was 27.1°F and was recorded in Nuwara Eliya.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
27.1°F
Nuwara Eliya

Society

Austria vs. Sri Lanka - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Sri Lanka is home to 21 413 249 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
21 413 249 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 77.8 years in Sri Lanka.

82.1 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 33.7 years in Sri Lanka.

44.5 years
33.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.63% in Sri Lanka.

0.32%
0.63%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 92.3% in Sri Lanka.

98.0%
92.3%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Sri Lanka the primary language is Sinhala, Tamil.

german
sinhala, tamil

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
1 798 000 ppl
Ranking: 77/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Sri Lanka: 13 220 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
13 220 Int$
Ranking: 99/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Rupee (LKR).

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EUR
Euro
LKR
Sri Lanka Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Sri Lanka: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Sri Lanka has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDLKREUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Sri Lanka - January, February, March, 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
T145 USD - 182 USD
B21 USD - 27 USD
T49 USD - 68 USD

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