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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Latvia

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Latvia is 24 926 mi². This means that the area of Austria is 29.92% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
24 926 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Latvia has a coastline of 309.4 mi.

0.0 mi
309.4 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 Latvia is Riga, where the population is 701 977.

1 805 680 ppl
701 977 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Latvia is Gaizinkalns, which rises to a height of 1 024 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
1 024 ft
Gaizinkalns

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Latvia the highest temperature was 100°F and was recorded in Ventspils.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
100°F
Ventspils

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Latvia, the lowest temperature was -45.8°F and was recorded in Daugavpils.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-45.8°F
Daugavpils

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Latvia is home to 1 886 198 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
1 886 198 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 74.5 years in Latvia.

82.1 years
74.5 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 41.4 years in Latvia.

44.5 years
41.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and -0.62% in Latvia.

0.32%
-0.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 99.8% in Latvia.

98.0%
99.8%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Latvia the primary language is Latvian.

german
latvian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
2 024 000 ppl
Ranking: 73/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Latvia: 32 212 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
32 212 Int$
Ranking: 47/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Latvia: Euro (EUR).

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EUR
Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Latvia 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; Latvia - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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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
B40 USD - 53 USD
T91 USD - 119 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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