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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Austria

Learn about the similarities and differences between Poland 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

Poland vs. Austria - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi². This means that the area of Poland is 273% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
32 383 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

273.4 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Poland is Warsaw, with a population of about 1 735 440 people. In contrast, the largest city in Austria is Vienna, where the population is 1 805 680.

1 735 440 ppl
1 805 680 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, which rises to a height of 12 461 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
12 461 ft
Großglockner

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Austria the highest temperature was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg.

104.4°F
Prószków
104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg

Lowest recorded temperature

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

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-62.7°F
Grünloch doline

Society

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

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Austria is home to 9 006 398 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
9 006 398 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 82.1 years in Austria.

78.5 years
82.1 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 44.5 years in Austria.

41.9 years
44.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.32% in Austria.

-0.23%
0.32%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 98.0% in Austria.

99.8%
98.0%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Austria the primary language is German.

polish
german

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Austria: 55 649 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Austria: Euro (EUR).

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PLN
Zloty
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: 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

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Poland - May, 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)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

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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
B42 EUR - 50 EUR
T82 EUR - 106 EUR
B73 EUR - 88 EUR
T134 EUR - 168 EUR

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