Flag of Belgium
- Country
- Belgium
- Capital
- Brussels
- Continent
- Europe
- Adopted
- 1831
- Colours
- Black, Yellow, Red
What does the flag of Belgium mean?
The flag of Belgium is based on the arms of the Duchy of Brabant, which was a state in the Holy Roman Empire. The colours are a symbol of the country's history and its independence.
Colours and what they stand for
Black
The arms of the Duchy of Brabant
Yellow
The arms of the Duchy of Brabant
Red
The arms of the Duchy of Brabant
History
Adopted in 1831, shortly after the Belgian Revolution. The stripes were originally horizontal, but were changed to vertical to avoid confusion with the flag of the Netherlands.
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