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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Norway

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Norway is 125 021 mi². This means that the area of Norway is 286% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
125 021 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Norway has a coastline of 15 626.2 mi.

0.0 mi
15 626.2 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 Norway is Oslo, where the population is 647 676.

1 805 680 ppl
647 676 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Norway is Galdhøpiggen, which rises to a height of 8 100 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
8 100 ft
Galdhøpiggen

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Norway the highest temperature was 96.1°F and was recorded in Nesbyen, Buskerud.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
96.1°F
Nesbyen, Buskerud

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Norway, the lowest temperature was -60.5°F and was recorded in Karasjok, Finnmark.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-60.5°F
Karasjok, Finnmark

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Norway is home to 5 421 241 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
5 421 241 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 82.4 years in Norway.

82.1 years
82.4 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 39.5 years in Norway.

44.5 years
39.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.8% in Norway.

0.32%
0.8%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 100.0% in Norway.

98.0%
100.0%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Norway the primary language is Norwegian.

german
norwegian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
5 361 000 ppl
Ranking: 45/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Norway: 63 288 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
63 288 Int$
Ranking: 11/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Norway: Norwegian Krone (NOK).

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EUR
Euro
NOK
Norwegian Krone

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Norway: 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, Norway 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; Norway - June, July, August.

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 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
B87 USD - 104 USD
T166 USD - 210 USD

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