Flag of Switzerland
- Country
- Switzerland
- Capital
- Bern
- Continent
- Europe
- Adopted
- 1889
- Colours
- Red, White
What does the flag of Switzerland mean?
The flag of Switzerland consists of a red square with a white cross in the centre. The white cross is a symbol of the Old Swiss Confederacy and is a symbol of faith and purity.
Colours and what they stand for
Red
No official meaning
White
No official meaning
History
The current design was adopted in 1889. The flag's origins can be traced back to the 14th century.
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