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Country Facts:
France vs. Austria

Learn about the similarities and differences between France 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

France vs. Austria - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi². This means that the area of France is 549% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
32 383 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 015.5 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in France is Paris, with a population of about 2 241 350 people. In contrast, the largest city in Austria is Vienna, where the population is 1 805 680.

2 241 350 ppl
1 805 680 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, which rises to a height of 12 461 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
12 461 ft
Großglockner

Highest recorded temperature

In France, the highest temperature ever measured was 111.4°F and was recorded in Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales, while in Austria the highest temperature was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Austria, the lowest temperature was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-62.7°F
Grünloch doline

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Austria is home to 9 006 398 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
9 006 398 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 82.1 years in Austria.

82.4 years
82.1 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 44.5 years in Austria.

41.7 years
44.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.32% in Austria.

0.33%
0.32%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 98.0% in Austria.

99.0%
98.0%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Austria the primary language is German.

french
german

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Austria: 55 649 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Austria: Euro (EUR).

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EUR
Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France 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: France - June, July, August; 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
B76 USD - 90 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
B79 USD - 95 USD
T145 USD - 182 USD

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