Switzerland
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 41,284 km²
- Capital
- Bern
- ISO
- CH
What the flag means
The colors have no official meaning. The white cross on red is said to come from the red banner of medieval Schwyz and the white cross used as a mark on the battlefield.
Fun facts
- FlagThe flag of Switzerland is square, and Switzerland and Vatican City are the only 2 countries with square flags.
- FlagThe Red Cross emblem reverses the colors of the flag of Switzerland, the homeland of its founder, Dunant.
- GeographySwitzerland’s highest mountain is not the Matterhorn but the Dufourspitze in the Monte Rosa massif.
- CultureSwitzerland has 4 national languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh.
