Animated Switzerland Flag - GIF. |
Swiss Flag with wavy design JPEG image 500 x 500 pixels. |
Swiss Flag Heart - PNG with transparent background. |
Switzerland Flags with chrome frames and front reflections - JEPG. |
Swiss flag animation with flag pole on a black background. |
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: August 1, 1291 founding of the Swiss Confederation
National Anthem: "Schweizerpsalm" [German] "Cantique Suisse" [French] "Salmo svizzero," [Italian] "Psalm svizzer" [Romansch] (Swiss Psalm) - Anthem was officially adopted in 1981 but was composed in 1841. |
 Swiss Flag Description:
The Switzerland Flag is a red square with a bold, equilateral white cross in the center that does not extend to the edges of the flag.
A variety of medieval legends purport to describe the origin of the flag, a white cross used as identification for troops of the Swiss Confederation is first attested at the Battle of Laupen in 1339. |
Swiss Flag - 250 x 250 pixels. |
