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Western Europe

Flag of Switzerland

Capital: Bern

Difficulty
Medium
Country code
CH
Flag ID
flag:ch
Flag of Switzerland

Meaning and history

One of only two square flags in the world. The white cross on red represents Christianity and Swiss neutrality. The design dates back to the Holy Roman Empire.

Design at a glance

Colors

  • Red
  • White

Patterns

  • Square

Symbols

  • Cross

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