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In medieval times the German emperor fought under the sign of a cross - suggesting a "holy war". The color "red" was used to show his power, deciding between life and death. Christian troops tried to conquer the holy city of Jerusalem from 1000 until around 1300...
In 1291 three regions agreed to form a defence coalition in Western Europe. These three cantons, called Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden are therefore the founder states of Switzerland... leading to 20 full and 6 semi-cantons joining all together until after 1800 and forming the country. The state of Schwyz giving the name for Switzerland also gave its flag to the country... having a red ground... as they supported the emperor in earlier battles... and later receiving a cross (white).
The inversion, the red cross on white ground is the official flag of the international RED CROSS ORGANISATION, with headquarters in Switzerland.
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What does Switzerlands flag look like?
white cross on a solid red background
What is some of the history behind the Cuban Flag?
Some of the history behind the Cuban national flag is that it was adopted in 1848. The flag emerged when Cuba was trying to break free from Spanish rule.
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The history behind the British flag: It used to be called the Union flag/ Union jack because it represented the union of all the countries of the United Kingdom. The flag is an amalgamation of three flags, England North Ireland and Scotland.
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Switzerlands main food is pasta because they love Italians
What are Switzerlands exports?
drugs
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switzerlands ruler
What is Switzerlands instrument?
gitar
What is Switzerlands favorite animal?
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What are Switzerlands Plants?
some of switzerlands plants and trees are...palm, magnolia, chesnut, walnut, apple, pear, cherry, and almond
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Chocolate
What is Switzerlands direct democracy?
because it is
