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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Malawi

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Malawi is 45 747 mi². This means that the area of Malawi is 41.27% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
45 747 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Malawi 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 Malawi is Lilongwe, where the population is 1 077 120.

1 805 680 ppl
1 077 120 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Malawi is Mount Mulanje, which rises to a height of 9 849 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
9 849 ft
Mount Mulanje

Highest recorded temperature

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
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Lowest recorded temperature

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
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Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Malawi is home to 19 129 952 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
19 129 952 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 72.2 years in Malawi.

82.1 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 16.8 years in Malawi.

44.5 years
16.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 2.39% in Malawi.

0.32%
2.39%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 62.1% in Malawi.

98.0%
62.1%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Malawi the primary language is English, Nyanja.

german
english, nyanja

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
805 000 ppl
Ranking: 113/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Malawi: 1 591 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
1 591 Int$
Ranking: 186/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Malawi: Kwacha (MWK).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
MWK
Kwacha

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-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; Malawi - May, June, July.

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
B77 USD - 93 USD
T147 USD - 184 USD
B45 USD - 51 USD
T67 USD - 93 USD

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