Belgium
Flag
Adopted: 1831
The Belgian flag consists of three equal horizontal stripes of black, yellow, and red.
Flag fun fact: Belgium's flag colors are derived from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant, a historical region that played a key role in Belgian independence.
Colors
blackyellowred
Design elements
stripes
Flag family: Tricolor
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Country context
Capital city: Brussels
Northern Europe · Europe
Independent from Netherlands · 1830
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Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
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