Flag of Austria
The flag of Austria has three equal horizontal bands of red, white and red. The plain version, without any emblem, is the national flag used by citizens. The state flag flown by government offices adds the federal coat of arms in the center: a black eagle with a red-white-red shield on its chest.
Colors
- Red #C81828 · 68%
- White #F8F8F8 · 33%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Austria
The red-white-red colors go back to the Babenberg dukes of the 13th century and are among the oldest national colors in the world. A popular legend says they come from Duke Leopold V, whose white tunic was soaked in blood during battle except where his belt had been. The Republic of Austria has used the flag since 1918, apart from 1938 to 1945.
Map of Austria
Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe, in the eastern Alps. It borders Germany and the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Austria?
The flag of Austria is red and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Austria?
The flag of Austria has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Austria mean?
The red-white-red colors go back to the Babenberg dukes of the 13th century and are among the oldest national colors in the world. A popular legend says they come from Duke Leopold V, whose white tunic was soaked in blood during battle except where his belt had been. The Republic of Austria has used the flag since 1918, apart from 1938 to 1945.
Can I download the flag of Austria?
Yes: this page has the flag of Austria as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Bundesministerium für Landesverteidigung).
