Official Palette
Symbolism
The red-white-red colors are said to represent the blood-stained white tunic of Duke Leopold V of Austria after the siege of Acre during the Third Crusade.
History
One of the oldest national flags in the world. It has been used since 1230 by the Babenberg dynasty. It was officially re-adopted as the national flag of the Republic of Austria in 1918.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. Three equal horizontal bands of red, white, and red.
Color Meanings
red: The blood-stained tunic of Duke Leopold V and courage
white: The Duke's belt and the purity of the nation
Country Facts
- Population
- 9.2M
1.0% of Europe
- Capital
- Vienna
- Languages
- German
- Continent
- Europe
- Subregion
- Central Europe
- Landlocked
- Yes
- ISO 3166-1
- AT
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- May 1, 1945
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 2
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
Influences
Third Crusade siege of Acre (1191)
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Flag Protocol
- The horizontal stripes must be of equal height
- The state flag (Bundesflagge) includes the eagle coat of arms
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