Flag of Switzerland
A square red flag with a bold white cross in the centre.
- Colours
- red
- white
- Region
- Europe
- Adopted
- 1889
What the flag of Switzerland means
The white cross on red comes from the flag of the canton of Schwyz, which gave Switzerland its name, and was carried by Swiss soldiers from the 14th century. The flag is square, one of only two square national flags.
Where is Switzerland?
Switzerland is in Europe. The nearest countries in Battuta are Liechtenstein, Monaco, Luxembourg, France and Austria. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Europe.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Switzerland adopted?
The current flag of Switzerland was adopted in 1889.
What colours are on the flag of Switzerland?
The main colours of the flag of Switzerland are red and white.