Flag of Belgium
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
The colors come from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant: a golden lion with red claws and tongue on a black background. They symbolize the three regions: Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels.
History
Adopted after independence from the Netherlands in 1830. Initially the stripes were horizontal like the Dutch flag, but were changed to vertical to differentiate.
Curiosities
Belgium has one of the most unusual proportions in the world (13:15), almost square. This makes it unique among European flags.
