Switzerland, officially known as the Swiss Confederation, is a country located in Western Europe. It shares borders with Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy, and France. The official languages are German, French, Italian, and Romansh. The unofficial capital is Bern and the largest city is Zurich.
The Swiss flag was adopted in 1841. The flag is a square design with a white cross known as the Swiss or Federal Cross in the center of a red background.
| Capital City | Area (World Ranking) | 2023 Population (World Ranking) | Currency | Flag Ratio (Decimal) | Adopted |
| Bern | 41,285 km² / 15,940 mi² (135th) | 8,722,663 (94th) | Swiss franc CHF | 1:1 (1.0) | 1841 |
The national anthem of Switzerland is “Schweizer Psalm” (Swiss Psalm) (Schweizerhymne in German) (Canticu svizzer in Romansh) (Hymne suisse in French).
