Flag of Belgium
Western Europe · BE · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionWestern Europe
- ISO codeBE
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Belgium |
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| Country | Belgium |
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| Official Name | Kingdom of Belgium |
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| Capital | Brussels |
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| Continent | Europe |
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| Region | Western Europe |
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| ISO Code | BE / BEL |
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| Internet Domain | .be |
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| Calling Code | +32 |
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| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
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| Official Language(s) | Dutch, French, German |
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| Demonym | Belgian |
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| Area | 30,528 km² |
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| Population | 11,433,256 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Belgium |
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| Current Version Adopted | 23 January 1831 |
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| Design First Used | 1830 |
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| Flag Proportion | 13:15 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 3 |
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| Main Colours | Black, Yellow, Red |
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| Designer | Based on the arms of the Duchy of Brabant |
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| Design Type | Vertical tricolour |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Belgium |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Black | | #000000 | 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 100 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Yellow | | #FAE042 | 250, 224, 66 | 0, 10, 74, 2 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Red | | #ED2939 | 237, 41, 57 | 0, 83, 76, 7 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Black | Stands for the shield of the Brabant lion. |
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| Yellow | Stands for the lion itself. |
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| Red | Stands for the lion’s claws and tongue. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 26 August 1830 | A horizontal tricolour is raised during the Belgian Revolution |
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| 23 January 1831 | The vertical arrangement is fixed by decree |
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| 7 October 1831 | The unusual 13:15 proportion is set in law |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 13:15 |
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| Hoist (height) | 13 units |
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| Fly (width) | 15 units |
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| Layout | Vertical tricolour |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | Three equal vertical bands |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Royal Decree of 1831 fixing the national colours |
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How the Flag of Belgium Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Belgium
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | Yes |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | No |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 195 years |
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| Adoption Date | 23 January 1831 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1830 |
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| Designer | Based on the arms of the Duchy of Brabant |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | Black |
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| Flags It Resembles | Germany uses the same colours horizontally |
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| Notable Feature | Vertical tricolour |
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