Switzerland Flag

Switzerland flag
Switzerland flag

Switzerland's national flag is a square red field with a white cross in the center. The white cross, also known as the Swiss cross or the federal cross, is composed of equilateral arms with a length-to-width ratio of 7:6. In 2017, the official size of the cross in proportion to the field was set at 5:8. The flag is the world's only square national flag.

Since the late 13th or early 14th century, the white cross has been used as a symbol of the Old Swiss Confederacy. It has been used as a field symbol on warriors' apparel and cantonal war banners. During the Napoleonic Wars, it also functioned as the national ensign. It was officially recognized as the federal coat of arms in 1815 and was used alongside a five-square cross until 1889, when its dimensions were officially defined.

Switzerland has a civil and state ensign in addition to the national flag for ships and non-governmental organizations. This flag is rectangular in shape and has a 2:3 aspect ratio. The Red Cross insignia is the Swiss flag with the colors inverted.

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Country information

Switzerland is a country located in Central Europe, bordered by Germany to the north, France to the west, Italy to the south, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. It is a small, landlocked country with a rich cultural heritage and a mix of different ethnicities and religions. Switzerland is known for its stunning natural beauty, with a varied landscape ranging from mountains and forests to lakes and valleys.

The history of Switzerland dates back to ancient times, with the first human settlements dating back to at least 4000 BC. The country has a long and complex history, with a mix of Celtic, Roman, and other influences. Switzerland gained independence from the Holy Roman Empire in the 13th century, and has since gone through a number of political and economic challenges.

Today, Switzerland is a high-income country with a large and diversified economy. The country is known for its banking and financial services industry, as well as for its production of agricultural products such as wheat, corn, and livestock. Switzerland has a temperate climate, with four distinct seasons. The official languages of Switzerland are German, French, Italian, and Romansh, and the country has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities and religions.

Independent Yes
Country codes CH, CHE (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Swiss Confederation
Official languages German, French, Italian, Romansh
Religion 62.6% Christianity, 29.4% No religion, 5.4% Islam, 0.6% Hinduism, 0.9% Others, 1.1% No answer
Capital city Bern
Continent Europe
Time zone UTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST) • UTC+2 (CEST)
Member of United Nations
Population 8,818,431 (2023)
Population density 219 per Km2 (567 people per mi2)
Urban Population 74.1 % of the population is urban (6,408,840 people in 2020)
Migrants (net) 52,000
Median age 43.1 years
Total area The total land area is 39,516 Km2 (15,257 sq. miles)
Highest point Dufourspitze (4 634 m, 15 203 ft)
Lowest point Lake Maggiore (193 m, 633 ft)
GDP per capita $ 91,991 (World Bank, 2021)
Currency Swiss franc (Fr, CHF)
Calling code +41
Internet TLD .ch (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page Switzerland Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in Switzerland

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Zurich 341,730
2 Geneve 183,981
3 Basel 164,488
4 Bern 121,631
5 Lausanne 116,751
6 Winterthur 91,908
7 Sankt Gallen 70,572
8 Lugano 63,000
9 Luzern 57,066
10 Zuerich (Kreis 11) 54,260
11 Biel/Bienne 48,614
12 Zuerich (Kreis 3) 46,018
13 Zuerich (Kreis 9) 44,878
14 Thun 42,136
15 Koniz 37,196
16 La Chaux-de-Fonds 36,825
17 Zuerich (Kreis 10) 36,216
18 Rapperswil 34,776
19 Schaffhausen 33,863
20 Zuerich (Kreis 7) 33,820
21 Fribourg 32,827
22 Chur 32,429
23 Neuchatel 31,270
24 Vernier 30,086
25 Zuerich (Kreis 6) 29,951
26 Zuerich (Kreis 2) 29,215
27 Zuerich (Kreis 9) / Altstetten 28,307
28 Zuerich (Kreis 12) 28,189
29 Sitten 28,045
30 Lancy 27,291
31 Zuerich (Kreis 4) / Aussersihl 27,273
32 Emmen 26,889
33 Kriens 25,010
34 Yverdon-les-Bains 23,702
35 Zug 23,435
36 Uster 23,279
37 Montreux 22,897
38 Frauenfeld 21,979
39 Zuerich (Kreis 3) / Sihlfeld 20,977
40 Dietikon 20,893
41 Baar 20,546
42 Zuerich (Kreis 6) / Unterstrass 20,045
43 Riehen 20,000
44 Dubendorf 19,882
45 Meyrin 19,772
46 Carouge 19,344
47 Wettingen 18,191
48 Allschwil 18,189
49 Zuerich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon 17,922
50 Zuerich (Kreis 11) / Seebach 17,851
51 Renens 17,811
52 Kreuzlingen 17,655
52 Jona 17,655
53 Onex 17,302
54 Zuerich (Kreis 11) / Affoltern 17,241
55 Zuerich (Kreis 10) / Hoengg 17,117
56 Gossau 17,043
57 Muttenz 16,927
58 Wil 16,808
59 Nyon 16,797
60 Bellinzona 16,572
61 Zuerich (Kreis 9) / Albisrieden 16,480
62 Olten 16,411
63 Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) 16,356
64 Kloten 16,289
65 Pully 16,263
66 Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) 16,182
67 Littau 16,121
68 Baden 16,118
69 Zuerich (Kreis 2) / Wollishofen 16,073
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