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Name Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft (German) Cofédération Suisse (French) Confederazione Svizzera (Italian) Confederaziun Helvetica (Romansh) (Swiss Confederation) Capital Bern Flag A form of the Swiss flag was used as early as the 12th century, and in 1339 it became a symbol of the Swiss cantons' struggle against the Holy Roman Empire. Its current design was adopted in 1848 and modified slightly in 1889. The cross, originally representing Christianity, has also come to represent neutrality; the flag of the International Red Cross is based on the Swiss flag. Anthem "Swiss Anthem" |
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