Free Switzerland Flags - Clipart

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.