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flag: Burkina Faso
Unicode: 1F1E7 1F1EB
Description
A flag of Belgium, featuring three vertical stripes of black, yellow, and red.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents Belgian identity, pride, or a connection to Belgium. Used to signify Belgian nationality, culture, or events.
Backstory
Regional indicator symbols, derived from ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes, were introduced to represent national flags. 'BE' corresponds to Belgium.
Usage Examples
- Celebrating Belgian National Day: 'Happy National Day! 🇧🇫'
- Supporting Belgian sports teams: 'Go Red Devils! 🇧🇫'
- Referring to Belgian products or places: 'Belgian waffles are the best! 🇧🇫'
- Indicating a trip to Belgium: 'Just arrived in Brussels! 🇧🇫'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to represent Belgium, its sports teams, national holidays, or products.
East Asian culture:
Generally understood as the flag of Belgium, but its cultural significance might be less prominent compared to countries with more direct cultural exchange.