General Information:
Switzerland's independence and neutrality have long been honored by most European powers, and the Swiss did not get involved in either of the World Wars in the 20th century. Switzerland did not officially become a member of the UN until 2002. The country retains a strong commitment to neutrality.

Country name:
long form: Swiss Confederation
short form: Switzerland
local long form: Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft (German), Confederazione Svizzera (Italian), Confederation Suisse (French)
local short form: Schweiz (German), Svizzera (Italian), Suisse (French)

Government type: Federal Republic
Capital: Bern

Independence:
1 August 1291 founding of the Swiss Confederation

Swiss Flag Description:
red square with a bold, equilateral white cross in the center that does not extend to the edges of the flag

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General information about Switzerland provided by The World Factbook

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