Flag of Switzerland
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Flag of Switzerland
Flag of the Canton of Schwyz

Flag of Switzerland consists of a red square with a bold, equilateral white greek cross in the center of the flag. The length of each arm is 1/6 longer than its width.

The flag is based on that of the Canton of Schwyz, the colors and shape of which derive from the Holy Roman Empire.

The original article can be found at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Switzerland.
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