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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Poland

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 273% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
120 726 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi.

0.0 mi
273.4 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 Poland is Warsaw, where the population is 1 735 440.

1 805 680 ppl
1 735 440 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), which rises to a height of 8 199 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Poland the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
104.4°F
Prószków

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Poland, the lowest temperature was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-41.8°F
Siedlce

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Poland is home to 37 846 611 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
37 846 611 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 78.5 years in Poland.

82.1 years
78.5 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 41.9 years in Poland.

44.5 years
41.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and -0.23% in Poland.

0.32%
-0.23%

Literacy

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

98.0%
99.8%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Poland the primary language is Polish.

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polish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 18/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Poland: 34 406 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
34 406 Int$
Ranking: 43/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Poland: Zloty (PLN).

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EUR
Euro
PLN
Zloty

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Poland 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; Poland - May, 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
B77 USD - 93 USD
T147 USD - 184 USD
B46 USD - 54 USD
T89 USD - 113 USD

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