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Austria: Coats of Arms

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Each of Austria's nine federal states bears its own coat of arms, with eagles, lions, panthers and even a fire-breathing beast. These emblems often reach back centuries and tell of old ruling houses. In this pack you match a short description of the arms to the right state: recognise Styria, Tyrol, Lower Austria, Vienna, Carinthia, Salzburg, Vorarlberg, Upper Austria and Burgenland by their heraldic images. Good to know: The green shield with a white panther is unmistakable. Styria is called the “green heart of Austria”. The “Tyrolean Eagle” is a strong regional symbol. Tyrol is a mecca of winter sports. The five eagles represent the largest state by area. Its capital is St Pölten. Vienna is both a city and a state. It is the federal capital of Austria. Besides the lions, a red bar marks the arms. Carinthia is known for its warm lakes. The split shield recalls the prince-archbishops. The city of Salzburg is Mozart's birthplace. The banner goes back to the Counts of Montfort. Vorarlberg is the westernmost state, on Lake Constance.

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Which state bears a silver, fire-breathing panther in its arms?

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Styria

The green shield with a white panther is unmistakable.

💡 Did you know? Styria is called the “green heart of Austria”.

Which state bears a red eagle on a silver field in its arms?

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Tyrol

The “Tyrolean Eagle” is a strong regional symbol.

💡 Did you know? Tyrol is a mecca of winter sports.

Which state shows five golden eagles on a blue field?

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Lower Austria

The five eagles represent the largest state by area.

💡 Did you know? Its capital is St Pölten.

Which state bears a white cross on a red field?

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Vienna

Vienna is both a city and a state.

💡 Did you know? It is the federal capital of Austria.

Which state shows three black lions in its arms?

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Carinthia

Besides the lions, a red bar marks the arms.

💡 Did you know? Carinthia is known for its warm lakes.

Which state combines a golden lion and a white bar?

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Salzburg

The split shield recalls the prince-archbishops.

💡 Did you know? The city of Salzburg is Mozart's birthplace.

Which state bears a red church banner in a silver shield?

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Vorarlberg

The banner goes back to the Counts of Montfort.

💡 Did you know? Vorarlberg is the westernmost state, on Lake Constance.

Which state combines a black eagle with red-white-red?

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Upper Austria

The split shield shows an eagle and the red-white-red bars.

💡 Did you know? Its capital Linz lies on the Danube.

Which state bears a red eagle on a golden field?

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Burgenland

The eagle stands on a split rock.

💡 Did you know? Burgenland only joined Austria in 1921.

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