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Was sind die Farben der österreichischen Flagge?
- Rot-Weiß-Rot
- Rot-Weiß-Blau
- Blau-Weiß-Rot
- Schwarz-Rot-Gold
Why this is the correct answer
Austria's flag displays three horizontal bands of red, white, and red. According to legend, the design originates from Duke Leopold V of Austria, whose white surcoat was soaked in blood during the Battle of Ptolemais in 1191, leaving only a white stripe where his sword belt had been. Whether or not the legend is accurate, the triband has been associated with Austria for over 800 years.