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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Russia

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Russia is 6 601 668 mi². This means that the area of Russia is 20286% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
6 601 668 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Russia has a coastline of 23 396.5 mi.

0.0 mi
23 396.5 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 Russia is Moscow, where the population is 12 108 300.

1 805 680 ppl
12 108 300 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Russia is Mount Elbrus, which rises to a height of 18 510 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
18 510 ft
Mount Elbrus

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Russia the highest temperature was 113.7°F and was recorded in Utta, Kalmykia.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
113.7°F
Utta, Kalmykia

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Russia, the lowest temperature was -90.4°F and was recorded in Verkhoyansk / Oymyakon, Sakha Republic.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-90.4°F
Verkhoyansk / Oymyakon, Sakha Republic

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Russia is home to 145 934 462 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
145 934 462 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 72.2 years in Russia.

82.1 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 40.3 years in Russia.

44.5 years
40.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and -0.2% in Russia.

0.32%
-0.2%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 99.7% in Russia.

98.0%
99.7%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Russia the primary language is Russian.

german
russian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
33 729 000 ppl
Ranking: 9/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Russia: 28 213 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
28 213 Int$
Ranking: 53/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Russia: Russian Ruble (RUB).

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EUR
Euro
RUB
Russian Ruble

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Russia: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Russia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDRUBEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Russia - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B78 USD - 94 USD
T145 USD - 182 USD
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