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”.
9 questions · Geography
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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Styria
The green shield with a white panther is unmistakable.
💡 Did you know? Styria is called the “green heart of Austria”.
Tyrol
The “Tyrolean Eagle” is a strong regional symbol.
💡 Did you know? Tyrol is a mecca of winter sports.
Lower Austria
The five eagles represent the largest state by area.
💡 Did you know? Its capital is St Pölten.
Vienna
Vienna is both a city and a state.
💡 Did you know? It is the federal capital of Austria.
Carinthia
Besides the lions, a red bar marks the arms.
💡 Did you know? Carinthia is known for its warm lakes.
Salzburg
The split shield recalls the prince-archbishops.
💡 Did you know? The city of Salzburg is Mozart's birthplace.
Vorarlberg
The banner goes back to the Counts of Montfort.
💡 Did you know? Vorarlberg is the westernmost state, on Lake Constance.
Upper Austria
The split shield shows an eagle and the red-white-red bars.
💡 Did you know? Its capital Linz lies on the Danube.
Burgenland
The eagle stands on a split rock.
💡 Did you know? Burgenland only joined Austria in 1921.
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