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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Sierra Leone

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Sierra Leone is 27 699 mi². This means that the area of Austria is 16.91% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
27 699 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Sierra Leone has a coastline of 249.8 mi.

0.0 mi
249.8 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 Sierra Leone is Freetown, where the population is 951 000.

1 805 680 ppl
951 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Sierra Leone is Mount Bintumani (Loma Mansa), which rises to a height of 6 381 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
6 381 ft
Mount Bintumani (Loma Mansa)

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. Sierra Leone - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Sierra Leone is home to 7 976 983 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
7 976 983 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 60.2 years in Sierra Leone.

82.1 years
60.2 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 19.1 years in Sierra Leone.

44.5 years
19.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 2.44% in Sierra Leone.

0.32%
2.44%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 43.2% in Sierra Leone.

98.0%
43.2%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Sierra Leone the primary language is English.

german
english

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in Sierra Leone, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
24 000 ppl
Ranking: 147/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Sierra Leone: 1 726 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
1 726 Int$
Ranking: 158/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Sierra Leone: Leone (SLL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
SLL
Leone

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Sierra Leone: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Sierra Leone has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDSLL

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Sierra Leone - January, February, March, December.

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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Germany (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
B74 EUR - 89 EUR
T136 EUR - 170 EUR
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