Proper noun
South Tyrol
A predominantly German-speaking autonomous province of north-east Italy (until 1919 part of Austria, since 1972 under a special autonomy statute).
Synonyms: Alto Adige, (officially) Autonomous Province of Bolzano
24 card "Short" Schafkopf and Schnapsen decks have no 6s, 7s, or 8s. 40-card decks with the 5s can be found in South Tyrol, Italy. Source: Internet
Only in the second autonomy statute for South Tyrol in 1972 was Ladin recognized as a partially official language. Source: Internet
In comparison with South Tyrol and Trentino, the wishes of the Ladins have barely been addressed by the regional government. Source: Internet
In South Tyrol, in order to reach a fair allocation of jobs in public service, a system called "ethnic proportion" was established in the 1970s. Source: Internet
Ladins are also guaranteed political representations in the assemblies of Trentino and South Tyrol due to a reserved seats system. Source: Internet
Mussolini did not trust Hitler's intentions regarding Anschluss nor Hitler's promise of no territorial claims on South Tyrol. Source: Internet