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The Austrian flag originated when Duke Friedrich II wanted Austria to become more independent of the Roman Empire so he adopted the red-white-red flag in 1230.
The current version of the Austrian flag was adopted on April 27, 1984.
Official Name: The Republic of Austria
Proportion: 2:3
Adopted on: 1230
Location: Central Europe bordered by the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Capital City: Vienna
Major Cities: Graz, Salsburg, Innsbruck, Zwettl
Area: 32,377 square miles
Population: 8,414,638
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: German
National Anthem: Land of Mountains, Land by the River
National symbol(s): Golden eagle, edelweiss, Alpine gentian
National colors: red, white
National anthem:
name: "Bundeshymne" (Federal Hymn)
lyrics/music: Paula von PRERADOVIC/Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART or Johann HOLZER (disputed)
Facts about Austria flag |
Country | Austria |
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Designed by | NA |
Adopted | By 1230 |
Revision | NA |
Design and Colors | A horizontal bicolour triband of red (top and bottom) and white. |
Size Ratio | 2:3 |