Flag of Switzerland
Flag Details
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the flag of Switzerland look like?
The flag of Switzerland, known as "Swiss Flag", features the colors Red, White. The white cross on a red background symbolizes Christianity, freedom, and honor. Switzerland's flag is one of only two square sovereign-state flags.
When was the flag of Switzerland adopted?
The current flag of Switzerland was officially adopted in 1841.
What do the colors of the Swiss flag represent?
The white cross on a red background symbolizes Christianity, freedom, and honor. Switzerland's flag is one of only two square sovereign-state flags.
About Switzerland
- Capital
- Berne
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- 7,604,467
- Area
- 41 km²
- Currency
- Swiss franc
- Languages
- German (official language) 64.9%, French (official language) 22.6%, Italian (official language) 8.3%, Serbo-Croatian 2.5%, Albanian 2.6%, Portuguese 3.4%, Spanish 2.2%, English 4.6%, Romansch (official language) 0.5%, other 5.1%
- ISO Code
- CH / CHE
- Calling Code
- +41
- Domain
- ch