Flag of Trinidad and Tobago
Flag NameFlag of Trinidad and Tobago
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 former Duchy of Brabant. Black is said to represent strength, determination, or the color of the shield. Yellow symbolizes generosity, prosperity, and the lion's mane. Red signifies hardiness, bravery, strength, and valor, and also the lion's tongue and claws. These colors also recall the Brabant Revolution.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerUnknown (evolved from revolutionary flags)
Related FlagsFlag of Germany, Flag of Romania, Flag of Chad
Legal DescriptionArticle 193 of the Belgian Constitution states: 'The Belgian nation adopts red, yellow and black as its colours, and as arms of the Kingdom the Lion of Belgium with the motto: UNITY IS STRENGTH.' The specific vertical arrangement and proportions were established by law and custom.
Description
A vertical tricolor flag consisting of three equal vertical stripes of black, yellow, and red from hoist to fly.
