Flag of Belgium
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the flag of Belgium look like?
The flag of Belgium, known as "Flag of Belgium", features the colors Black, Yellow, Red. The colors are derived from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant. The vertical design was inspired by the French tricolour.
When was the flag of Belgium adopted?
The current flag of Belgium was officially adopted in 1831.
What do the colors of the Belgian flag represent?
The colors are derived from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant. The vertical design was inspired by the French tricolour.
About Belgium
- Capital
- Brussels
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- 10,414,336
- Area
- 30 km²
- Currency
- Euro
- Languages
- Dutch (official language) 60%, French (official language) 40%, German (official language) less than 1%, legally bilingual (Dutch and French)
- ISO Code
- BE / BEL
- Calling Code
- +32
- Domain
- be