Which is the Swiss national flag?
Welche ist die Schweizer Nationalfahne?
Correct answer: C
- A
Danish flagDänische Flagge - B
Red CrossRotes Kreuz - C
Swiss flagSchweizer Fahne - D
Coat of arms of the canton of SchwyzWappen des Kantons Schwyz
Why
The Swiss national flag is square and shows a white, even cross in the middle on a red background.
Common mistakes
- A: Danish flag
- The Danish flag is rectangular, and its white cross is moved to the side.
- B: Red Cross
- The Red Cross has the colours reversed: a red cross on a white background.
- D: Coat of arms of the canton of Schwyz
- The coat of arms of Schwyz is red with a small white cross in the upper corner, not in the middle.
Topic
The Swiss flag is red with a white cross in the middle. The arms of the cross are the same length and do not touch the edge. The shape is special: the national flag is square. Only a few countries have a square flag.
Switzerland at a glance
Name, symbols and National Day
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 55 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.