Flag Adopted
1906
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Flag Proportion: |
1:1 |
| Capital: |
Bern |
| Language: |
German, French |
| Currency: |
Swiss Franc |
| Continent: |
Europe |
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The Swiss flag is one of only two national flags to be square. The other being the Vatican. This
design has been in use since at least the 14 century. It was originally the banner of Schwyz, one
of the three original provinces that formed the Swiss Confederation. When this flag is reversed
with a red cross on a white background, it represents the Red Cross organization which was founded
by a Swiss philanthropist, Henri Dunant.
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