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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Portugal

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Portugal is 35 556 mi². This means that the area of Portugal is 9.8% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
35 556 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Portugal has a coastline of 1 114.1 mi.

0.0 mi
1 114.1 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 Portugal is Lisbon, where the population is 545 245.

1 805 680 ppl
545 245 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Portugal is Ponta do Pico on Pico Island, which rises to a height of 7 713 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
7 713 ft
Ponta do Pico on Pico Island

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Portugal the highest temperature was 117.3°F and was recorded in Amareleja, Beja.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
117.3°F
Amareleja, Beja

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Portugal, the lowest temperature was 3.2°F and was recorded in Penhas da Saúde, Covilhã Municipality Miranda do Douro.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
3.2°F
Penhas da Saúde, Covilhã Municipality Miranda do Douro

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Portugal is home to 10 196 709 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
10 196 709 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 81.3 years in Portugal.

82.1 years
81.3 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 44.6 years in Portugal.

44.5 years
44.6 years

Birthrate

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

0.32%
-0.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 96.1% in Portugal.

98.0%
96.1%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Portugal the primary language is Portuguese.

german
portuguese

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
9 957 000 ppl
Ranking: 29/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Portugal: 34 091 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
34 091 Int$
Ranking: 44/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Portugal: Euro (EUR).

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EUR
Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Portugal: 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, Portugal has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Portugal - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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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
B56 USD - 68 USD
T93 USD - 123 USD

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