flag: Cuba
Unicode: 1F1E8 1F1FA
Description
A rectangular flag representing the country Switzerland, featuring a white cross on a red field.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, or represents national pride, identity, and neutrality.
Backstory
The flag of Switzerland is one of the world's oldest national flags still in use. Its origins are tied to the Old Swiss Confederacy, with the white cross first appearing on military banners for identification in battles. The distinct square shape and red field with a white cross became standardized over centuries, officially adopted in its current form in 1840 for merchant ships and becoming the national flag in 1889. The emoji was added to Unicode as part of the regional indicator symbols to represent country flags.
Usage Examples
- Indicating Swiss origin: 'This watch is from Switzerland 🇨ðŸ‡.'
- Referring to Swiss culture: 'Planning a trip to the Swiss Alps 🇨ðŸ‡.'
- Discussing Swiss neutrality: 'Switzerland is known for its neutrality 🇨ðŸ‡.'
- Celebrating Swiss heritage: 'Happy National Day, Switzerland! 🇨ðŸ‡'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Associated with precision, neutrality, banking, mountains, and chocolate.
East Asian culture:
Often recognized for its neutrality, high quality products, and tourism.