Flag of Belgium
The flag of Belgium has three equal vertical bands of black, yellow and red, with black at the hoist. It is almost square: the official proportions are 13 by 15, so it is only slightly wider than it is tall. It carries no emblem.
Colors
- Black #080808 · 33%
- Yellow #F8D828 · 33%
- Red #E83848 · 33%
Proportions: 13:15
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Belgium
The colors come from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant, which shows a golden lion with red claws and tongue on a black shield. The vertical layout was inspired by the flag of France. The tricolor was adopted in 1831, shortly after Belgium broke away from the Netherlands in 1830.
Map of Belgium
Belgium is a country in Western Europe with a short coast on the North Sea. It borders the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast and France to the south and west.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Belgium?
The flag of Belgium is black, yellow, and red.
What are the proportions of the flag of Belgium?
The flag of Belgium has a ratio of 13:15 (height to width).
What does the flag of Belgium mean?
The colors come from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant, which shows a golden lion with red claws and tongue on a black shield. The vertical layout was inspired by the flag of France. The tricolor was adopted in 1831, shortly after Belgium broke away from the Netherlands in 1830.
Can I download the flag of Belgium?
Yes: this page has the flag of Belgium as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Dbenbenn and others).
