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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Lesotho

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Lesotho is 11 720 mi². This means that the area of Austria is 176% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
11 720 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Lesotho 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 Lesotho is Maseru, where the population is 267 559.

1 805 680 ppl
267 559 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Lesotho is Thabana Ntlenyana, which rises to a height of 11 424 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
11 424 ft
Thabana Ntlenyana

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 Lesotho, the lowest temperature was -4.7°F and was recorded in Letseng-la-Draai Mokhotlong District.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-4.7°F
Letseng-la-Draai Mokhotlong District

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Lesotho is home to 2 142 249 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
2 142 249 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 58.9 years in Lesotho.

82.1 years
58.9 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 24.7 years in Lesotho.

44.5 years
24.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.73% in Lesotho.

0.32%
0.73%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 79.4% in Lesotho.

98.0%
79.4%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Lesotho the primary language is English, Sotho.

german
english, sotho

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in Lesotho, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
1 082 000 ppl
Ranking: 104/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Lesotho: 2 443 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
2 443 Int$
Ranking: 172/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Lesotho: Rand (ZAR).

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EUR
Euro
ZAR
Rand

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Lesotho has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURZAR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Lesotho - March, April, October, November.

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B78 USD - 94 USD
T145 USD - 182 USD
B45 USD
T51 USD

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