flag: St. Barthélemy
Unicode: 1F1E7 1F1F1
Description
A flag of Belgium, featuring three vertical bands of black, yellow, and red.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents Belgian identity, pride, or refers to anything related to Belgium.
Backstory
The flag of Belgium (1F1E7 1F1F1) was adopted on January 23, 1831, shortly after Belgium gained independence from the Netherlands. Its design is based on the French tricolor, with colors derived from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant. This flag emoji was introduced as part of Emoji 2.0 in 2015.
Usage Examples
- Referring to Belgian cuisine: 'Belgian waffles are delicious! 🇧🇪'
- Discussing Belgian history: 'Exploring the history of Belgium 🇧🇪'
- Supporting the Belgian national sports team: 'Go Belgium! 🇧🇪'
- Indicate travel to Belgium: 'Just arrived in Brussels, Belgium! 🇧🇪'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Recognized globally as the flag of Belgium, used in sports, international relations, and cultural contexts.
East Asian culture:
Similar recognition as the flag of Belgium, primarily used in contexts relating to international events, travel, or Belgian culture.