Austria’s area:
83,871 square kilometers.
Country name: The Republic of Austria (Republic of Austria, Republik ?sterreich).
The national flag is rectangular, with a length-to-width ratio of 3:2. From top to bottom, it is composed of three parallel and equal horizontal rectangles of red, white and red. In the center of the flag is the Austrian national emblem. The origin of this flag can be traced back to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is said that when the Duke of Babenberg fought a fierce battle with King Richard I of England, the Duke's white uniform was almost completely stained red with blood, leaving only a white mark on his sword. From then on, the Duke's army adopted red, white and red as the colors of the battle flag. In 1786, King Joseph II adopted the red, white, and red flag as the battle flag of the entire army. In 1919, it was officially designated as the national flag of Austria. Austrian government agencies, official representatives such as ministers and presidents, and government agencies abroad all use the national emblem with the national emblem. In general, the national emblem is not used.
The national emblem is an eagle. The black eagle wears a golden crown on its head, holding a golden hammer and sickle in its two talons respectively. The shield on its chest is the national flag pattern, and the Austrian national emblem on the eagle's talons is also covered with a broken chain. The eagle is the symbol of Austria, the golden crown symbolizes citizens, the sickle and hammer symbolize farmers and workers, and the broken chains symbolize the freedom and liberation of the Austrian people.
National anthem "Let us hold hands"
National flower edelweiss
National bird barn swallow
National stone precious opal
p>Population 8.118 million (2006). Among them, 758,000 are foreigners, accounting for 94%. Minorities include Slovenes, Croats and Hungarians, accounting for approximately 0.52% of the population. Official language German. 73% of the residents are Catholic.
Capital: Vienna (Vienna), population 1.55 million (2002).
Heinz Fischer, the head of state, was elected on April 25, 2004 and took office on July 8.
Language German
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