flag: Cook Islands
Unicode: 1F1E8 1F1F0
Description
A rectangular flag emoji representing the country of Switzerland, featuring a white cross on a red background. The cross is centered and extends to the edges of the flag.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically evokes feelings of neutrality, peace, precision, quality, and a strong national identity. Can also represent banking, luxury watches, and picturesque landscapes.
Backstory
The flag of Switzerland has roots in the old confederation and the battle flags used during medieval times. The white cross on a red field has been a distinguishing mark since the 14th century. The emblem was officially adopted as the national flag in 1848. The Unicode Consortium included national flag emojis to represent countries globally, with Switzerland's flag coded as 'Regional Indicator Symbol Letter C' (U+1F1E8) followed by 'Regional Indicator Symbol Letter H' (U+1F1F0).
Usage Examples
- Indicating Swiss origin: 'This watch is Swiss-made 🇨ðŸ‡'
- Referring to Switzerland: 'I'm planning a trip to Switzerland next year 🇨ðŸ‡'
- Mentioning Swiss neutrality: 'The discussions were held in a neutral country 🇨ðŸ‡'
- Representing Swiss culture: 'Enjoying some Swiss chocolate 🇨ðŸ‡'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely recognized as a symbol of neutrality, international diplomacy (e.g., Geneva), high-quality products (watches, chocolates), and mountainous scenery.
East Asian culture:
Also associated with neutrality and precision, but may also be linked to specific Swiss brands popular in the region or as a symbol of peace.