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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Papua New Guinea

Learn about the similarities and differences between Austria and Papua New Guinea 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. Papua New Guinea - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Papua New Guinea is 178 704 mi². This means that the area of Papua New Guinea is 452% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
178 704 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Papua New Guinea has a coastline of 3 201.3 mi.

0.0 mi
3 201.3 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 Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, where the population is 364 125.

1 805 680 ppl
364 125 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Papua New Guinea is Mount Wilhelm, which rises to a height of 14 793 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
14 793 ft
Mount Wilhelm

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. Papua New Guinea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Papua New Guinea is home to 8 947 024 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
8 947 024 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 69.9 years in Papua New Guinea.

82.1 years
69.9 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 24 years in Papua New Guinea.

44.5 years
24 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 1.61% in Papua New Guinea.

0.32%
1.61%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 64.2% in Papua New Guinea.

98.0%
64.2%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Papua New Guinea the primary language is English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu.

german
english, tok pisin, hiri motu

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in Papua New Guinea, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
184 000 ppl
Ranking: 145/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Papua New Guinea: 4 285 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
4 285 Int$
Ranking: 151/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Papua New Guinea: Kina (PGK).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
PGK
Kina

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Papua New Guinea: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: I

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Papua New Guinea 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; Papua New Guinea - May, 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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
B78 USD - 94 USD
T145 USD - 182 USD
B78 USD - 96 USD
T107 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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