flag: Bangladesh
Unicode: 1F1E7 1F1E9
Description
The flag of Belgium, a rectangular flag with three vertical bands of black, yellow, and red from left to right.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents Belgian national identity, pride, or a connection to Belgium. Used in contexts related to the country, its people, culture, sports, or events.
Backstory
The flag of Belgium is based on the colors of the Duchy of Brabant and its vertical design based on the French Tricolour. The current design was officially adopted on January 23, 1831, shortly after Belgian independence from the Netherlands. The black, yellow, and red colors are emblematic of the Belgian revolution.
Usage Examples
- Celebrating national holidays: 'Happy Belgian National Day! 🇧🇪'
- Supporting Belgian sports teams: 'Go Red Devils! 🇧🇪⚽'
- Discussing Belgian history or culture: 'Learning about Belgian waffles. 🇧🇪'
- Identifying origin of products: 'Made in Belgium 🇧🇪'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Recognized globally as the flag of Belgium.
East Asian culture:
Also recognized as the flag of Belgium, universally understood as representing the country.