Flag of Eritrea
Flag NameFlag of Eritrea
Country NameBelgium
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2BE
Date Adopted1831-01-23
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio13:15
Primary Colorsblack, yellow, red
Symbolism DescriptionThe colors are derived from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant, which was used during the Brabant Revolution. Black represents strength or determination, yellow symbolizes prosperity or generosity, and red signifies hardiness, bravery, or the blood shed for the nation's independence.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
Legal DescriptionArticle 193 of the Belgian Constitution states: "The Belgian nation adopts red, yellow and black as its colours, and as the national coat of arms the Lion of Belgium with the motto: UNITY MAKES STRENGTH." The specific design with vertical stripes was codified in law shortly after the 1830 revolution.
Description
A vertical tricolor flag consisting of three equal vertical stripes of black (hoist), yellow (middle), and red (fly).
