Flag of Switzerland
The flag of Switzerland is a single-colored field with an emblem. Its colors are red and white. On it: a cross. The current design dates from 1840. Switzerland is in Europe, and its capital is Bern. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Bern |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 9 million |
| Area | 41,284 km² |
| Currency | Swiss franc |
| Colors | red and white |
| Proportions | 1:1 |
| In use since | 1840 |
Which one is the flag of Switzerland?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Norway
Denmark
TunisiaQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I am landlocked, and my mountains split me into many valleys.
- I have four official languages.
- I have kept out of most wars for over 200 years, and out of the EU as well.
- I only joined the United Nations in 2002.
- My government sits in Bern, and my constitution names no capital at all.
Flags of the neighbors
Austria
France
Italy
Liechtenstein
GermanyWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Switzerland?
Red and white. The flag of Switzerland is a single-colored field with an emblem.
What is the capital of Switzerland?
Bern.
Which flags look like the flag of Switzerland?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Norway, Denmark, Tunisia.
When was the flag of Switzerland adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1840.
What is the population of Switzerland?
About 9 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 41,284 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.