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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Namibia

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Namibia is 318 772 mi². This means that the area of Namibia is 884% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
318 772 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Namibia has a coastline of 976.8 mi.

0.0 mi
976.8 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 Namibia is Windhoek, where the population is 322 500.

1 805 680 ppl
322 500 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Namibia is Königstein (Brandberg), which rises to a height of 8 550 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
8 550 ft
Königstein (Brandberg)

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. Namibia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Namibia is home to 2 540 905 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
2 540 905 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 65.9 years in Namibia.

82.1 years
65.9 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 21.8 years in Namibia.

44.5 years
21.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 1.83% in Namibia.

0.32%
1.83%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 91.5% in Namibia.

98.0%
91.5%

Language

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

german
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
1 388 000 ppl
Ranking: 90/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Namibia: 9 295 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
9 295 Int$
Ranking: 120/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Namibia: 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 Namibia: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: D, M).

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

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Namibia 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; Namibia - June, July, August, September, October.

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
B77 USD - 93 USD
T147 USD - 184 USD
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UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

2 sites
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