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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Austria

Learn about the similarities and differences between Spain and Austria by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Spain vs. Austria - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 503% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
32 383 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 084.5 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Spain is Madrid, with a population of about 3 165 240 people. In contrast, the largest city in Austria is Vienna, where the population is 1 805 680.

3 165 240 ppl
1 805 680 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, which rises to a height of 12 461 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
12 461 ft
Großglockner

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Austria the highest temperature was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg.

117°F
Murcia
104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Austria, the lowest temperature was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-62.7°F
Grünloch doline

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Austria is home to 9 006 398 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
9 006 398 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 82.1 years in Austria.

82.2 years
82.1 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 44.5 years in Austria.

43.9 years
44.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.32% in Austria.

-0.03%
0.32%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 98.0% in Austria.

98.6%
98.0%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Austria the primary language is German.

spanish
german

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Austria: 55 649 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Austria: Euro (EUR).

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EUR
Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

Spain has right-hand traffic, Austria 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: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Austria - May, 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B69 USD - 80 USD
T117 USD - 151 USD
B79 USD - 95 USD
T145 USD - 182 USD

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