Flag of Switzerland
The flag of Switzerland is square: a red field with a white cross in the center. The cross does not touch the edges, and its four arms are equal, each one-sixth longer than it is wide. Apart from the flag of Vatican City, it is the only square national flag, although Swiss ships at sea use a rectangular version.
Colors
- Red #F80808 · 80%
- White #F8F8F8 · 20%
Proportions: 1:1
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Switzerland
The white cross on red goes back to the banner of the canton of Schwyz, which gave the country its name, and to the white cross worn by Swiss soldiers in the Middle Ages. It became the flag of the modern federal state in the 19th century. The emblem of the Red Cross, a red cross on white, was created by reversing the Swiss colors in honor of Switzerland.
Map of Switzerland
Switzerland is a landlocked country in Central Europe, in the heart of the Alps. It borders Germany to the north, France to the west, Italy to the south, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Switzerland?
The flag of Switzerland is red and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Switzerland?
The flag of Switzerland has a ratio of 1:1 (height to width).
What does the flag of Switzerland mean?
The white cross on red goes back to the banner of the canton of Schwyz, which gave the country its name, and to the white cross worn by Swiss soldiers in the Middle Ages. It became the flag of the modern federal state in the 19th century. The emblem of the Red Cross, a red cross on white, was created by reversing the Swiss colors in honor of Switzerland.
Can I download the flag of Switzerland?
Yes: this page has the flag of Switzerland as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Original: Unknown Vector: User:Marc Mongenet Credits: User:-xfi- User:Zscout370).
