Belgium Flag



 

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The national flag of Belgium consists of three equal vertical stripes: black (hoist side), yellow, and red.

The hoist side stripe of the national flag of Belgium is black in color. Black, gold and red colors of the flag are symbolic of the country’s coat of arms. The black color represents the shield; gold stands for the lion, and red denotes the lion’s claws and tongue.

The Belgian flag was officially adopted on January 23, 1831 after Belgium gained independence from the Netherlands in 1830.

Official Name: Kingdom of Belgium
Proportion: 13:15
Adopted on: January 23, 1831
Location: Western Europe bordered by France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands
Capital City: Brussels
Major Cities: Oostende, Brugge, Liege, Hasselt, Antwerp
Area: 11,787 square miles
Population: 11 million
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Official Languages: Dutch, French, German
National Anthem: The Brabanconne
National symbol(s): golden rampant lion
National colors: red, black, yellow
National anthem:
Name: “La Brabanconne” (The Song of Brabant)
Lyrics/Music: Louis-Alexandre DECHET[French] Victor CEULEMANS [Dutch]/Francois VAN CAMPENHOUT

Facts about Belgium flag

Country Belgium
Designed by NA
Adopted 23th January 1831
Revision 1950
Design and Colors A vertical tricolour of black, yellow, and red. Technically the national flag, but rarely seen.
Size Ratio 13:15 (Proportion)

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