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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Romania

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Romania is 92 043 mi². This means that the area of Romania is 184% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
92 043 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Romania has a coastline of 139.8 mi.

0.0 mi
139.8 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 Romania is Bucharest, where the population is 1 883 420.

1 805 680 ppl
1 883 420 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Romania is Moldoveanu, which rises to a height of 8 346 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
8 346 ft
Moldoveanu

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Romania the highest temperature was 112.1°F and was recorded in Ion Sion, Brăila County.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
112.1°F
Ion Sion, Brăila County

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Romania, the lowest temperature was -37.3°F and was recorded in Bod, Braşov County.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-37.3°F
Bod, Braşov County

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Romania is home to 19 237 691 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
19 237 691 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 76.3 years in Romania.

82.1 years
76.3 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 42.5 years in Romania.

44.5 years
42.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and -0.38% in Romania.

0.32%
-0.38%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 98.8% in Romania.

98.0%
98.8%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Romania the primary language is Romanian.

german
romanian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
9 331 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Romania: 31 946 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
31 946 Int$
Ranking: 49/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Romania: New Romanian Leu (RON).

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EUR
Euro
RON
New Romanian Leu

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Romania: 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, Romania 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; Romania - 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
B46 USD - 58 USD
T78 USD - 109 USD

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