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Which country's flag features a white cross on a red background?
Answer
Switzerland
Switzerland's flag features a white cross on a red background, with the cross being one of the oldest and most symbolic flags in the world. The Swiss flag is based on the flag of the Holy Roman Empire and has been the national symbol of Switzerland for centuries. The cross design represents the cantons of Switzerland unified in federation.
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Switzerland's white cross on red background is one of only two square national flags in the world (the other is Vatican City's).
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