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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Turkey

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Turkey is 302 535 mi². This means that the area of Turkey is 834% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
302 535 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Turkey has a coastline of 4 473.9 mi.

0.0 mi
4 473.9 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 Turkey is Istanbul, where the population is 14 025 600.

1 805 680 ppl
14 025 600 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Turkey is Mount Ararat, which rises to a height of 16 854 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
16 854 ft
Mount Ararat

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Turkey the highest temperature was 119.8°F and was recorded in Mardin.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
119.8°F
Mardin

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Turkey, the lowest temperature was -58.5°F and was recorded in Ardahan Province.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-58.5°F
Ardahan Province

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Turkey is home to 84 339 067 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
84 339 067 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 76.0 years in Turkey.

82.1 years
76.0 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 32.2 years in Turkey.

44.5 years
32.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.7% in Turkey.

0.32%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 96.7% in Turkey.

98.0%
96.7%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Turkey the primary language is Turkish.

german
turkish

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
39 478 000 ppl
Ranking: 161/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Turkey: 28 114 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
28 114 Int$
Ranking: 175/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Turkey: Turkish Lira (TRY).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
TRY
Turkish Lira

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Turkey: 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, Turkey 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; Turkey - 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B79 USD - 95 USD
T146 USD - 183 USD
B42 USD - 49 USD
T60 USD - 77 USD

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