National 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 Bern. Switzerland has the total estimated population as of 2021 is 8,183,800 or 8.2 M based on 26 states, 28 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 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.
Proportion	1:1
Proportion (decimals)	1.0
Flag Adoption Date	December 12, 1889

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Facts About Switzerland

Country Name	Switzerland
Official Name	Confoederatio Helvetica
Capital	Bern
Demonym	Swiss
Dialing Code	41
Country Code	CH/CHE
Currencies	Swiss Franc (₣)
TLDs	.ch
Area	41,284.0 km2 15,939.834968 sq mi
Coordinates	47.0, 8.0 View on Google Map
Religions	Christian 81%, Muslim (Sunni and Shia) 5.5%, Irreligion 12%, Other religions 1.5%
Major Languages	French (fr) German (de) Italian (it)
Independence Day	August 1, 1291
Founding Father	Ulrich Ochsenbein
National Anthem (Lyricist)	Andrease Enoke Fanyana Simelane
National Anthem (Composer)	David Kenneth Rycroft
National Animal	St. Bernhard Dog
National Flower	Edelweiss
National Bird	Turaco
National Dish / Food	Rosti
National Motto	Unus Pro Omnibus, Omnes Pro Uno (One for all, all for one)
National Sport	Schwingen
National Libraries	Swiss National Library
National Library Cities	Bern
National Airline	Swiss International Air Lines
Number of Provinces/States	26 (Twenty Six)
Number of Cities	28 (Twenty Eight)
Number of Airports	87 (Eighty Seven)
Wiki	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/switzerland
Source: Government of the Switzerland and other.