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Country Facts:
Austria vs. South Africa

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of South Africa is 471 445 mi². This means that the area of South Africa is 1356% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
471 445 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while South Africa has a coastline of 1 738.6 mi.

0.0 mi
1 738.6 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 South Africa is Johannesburg, where the population is 4 434 830.

1 805 680 ppl
4 434 830 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in South Africa is Mafadi, which rises to a height of 11 319 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
11 319 ft
Mafadi

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in South Africa the highest temperature was 122°F and was recorded in Dunbrody, Eastern Cape.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
122°F
Dunbrody, Eastern Cape

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in South Africa, the lowest temperature was -4.2°F and was recorded in Buffelsfontein, near Molteno, Eastern Cape.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-4.2°F
Buffelsfontein, near Molteno, Eastern Cape

Society

Austria vs. South Africa - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while South Africa is home to 59 308 690 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
59 308 690 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 65.0 years in South Africa.

82.1 years
65.0 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 28 years in South Africa.

44.5 years
28 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.95% in South Africa.

0.32%
0.95%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 95.0% in South Africa.

98.0%
95.0%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in South Africa the primary language is Afrikaans, English.

german
afrikaans, english

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in South Africa, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
8 904 000 ppl
Ranking: 34/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. South Africa: 13 356 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
13 356 Int$
Ranking: 95/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). South Africa: Rand (ZAR).

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EUR
Euro
ZAR
Rand

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in South Africa: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, M, N).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, M, N

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, South Africa has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; South Africa - January, February, 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 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
B34 USD - 52 USD
T73 USD - 94 USD

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