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

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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

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Facts About Switzerland

Country Name Switzerland
Official Name Confoederatio Helvetica
Capital of Switzerland 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
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Religions in Switzerland Christian 81%, Muslim (Sunni and Shia) 5.5%, Irreligion 12%, Other religions 1.5%
Major Languages French (fr)
German (de)
Italian (it)
Switzerland in Hindi स्विट्ज़रलैंड
Switzerland in Arabic سويسرا
Switzerland in French Suisse
Switzerland in Italian Svizzera
Switzerland in Spanish Suiza
Switzerland in Japanese スイス
Independence Day of Switzerland August 1, 1291
Founding Father of Switzerland Ulrich Ochsenbein
National Anthem (Lyricist) Andrease Enoke Fanyana Simelane
National Anthem (Composer) David Kenneth Rycroft
National Animal of Switzerland St. Bernhard Dog
National Flower of Switzerland Edelweiss
National Bird of Switzerland Turaco
National Dish / Food of Switzerland Rosti
National Motto of Switzerland Unus Pro Omnibus, Omnes Pro Uno (One for all, all for one)
National Sport of Switzerland Schwingen
National Libraries of Switzerland Swiss National Library
National Library of Switzerland is in Bern
National Airline of Switzerland Swiss International Air Lines
Number of Universities in Switzerland 102
Number of Provinces/States 26 (Twenty Six)
Cities in Switzerland 28 (Twenty Eight)
Number of Airports 87 (Eighty Seven)
Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/switzerland
Source: Government of the Switzerland and other.

Provinces/States (26)

Cities (28)

Airports (87)
Neighboring Countries of Switzerland

Austria

France

Germany

Italy

Liechtenstein