National flag of Switzerland

Flag of Switzerland
The official name of Switzerland (CHE) is Confoederatio Helvetica and consists of Red and white flag colors. The capital city of Switzerland is . Switzerland has the total estimated population as of 2021 is 8,183,800 or 8.2 M based on 26 states, 0 cities. The independence day is celebrated on August 1, 1291 and the founder of Switzerland is Ulrich Ochsenbein.

8,183,800
(8.2 M)

Population

41,284.0 km2
(15,939.834968 sqm)

Area

Europe

Continent

UTC+01:00

Timezones

About Switzerland Flag

Switzerland flag
Switzerland Flag Colors   Red
  White
Meaning of Switzerland flag colors

The flag of Switzerland has a very comprehensive meaning to it: the cross symbolizes that Switzerland is a Christian majority country. The colors describe that:
White: The freedom and the neutrality of Switzerland.
Red: The blood spilled in order to maintain their faith.


Switzerland Flag Proportion Ratio 1:1
Switzerland Flag Proportion in Decimal 1.0
Official Switzerland's Flag Adoption Date December 12, 1889 (136 years, 1 month ago)

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Neighboring Countries of Switzerland