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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Syria

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Syria is 71 498 mi². This means that the area of Syria is 121% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
71 498 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Syria has a coastline of 119.9 mi.

0.0 mi
119.9 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 Syria is Aleppo, where the population is 2 132 100.

1 805 680 ppl
2 132 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Syria is Jabal al-Druze (Jabal al-Arab), which rises to a height of 5 915 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
5 915 ft
Jabal al-Druze (Jabal al-Arab)

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. Syria - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Syria is home to 17 500 658 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
17 500 658 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 74.0 years in Syria.

82.1 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 23.5 years in Syria.

44.5 years
23.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and -9.73% in Syria.

0.32%
-9.73%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 86.4% in Syria.

98.0%
86.4%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Syria the primary language is Arabic.

german
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
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Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Syria: Syrian Pound (SYP).

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EUR
Euro
SYP
Syrian Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSYPEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Syria - April, October, November.

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.
Admission refused or travel restricted
No permission to enter the country or very limited travel possibilities.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B77 USD - 93 USD
T147 USD - 184 USD
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