Flag of Belgium
The national flag of Belgium has three equal vertical bands of black, yellow, and red. The colours were taken from the colours of the Duchy of Brabant.
| 255x170px | |
| Use | National flag |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 13:15 |
| Adopted | January 23, 1831 |
| Design | A vertical tricolour of black, yellow, and red. Technically the national flag, but rarely seen. |
Variant flag of Belgium | |
| Use | National flag and civil ensign De facto version of flag |
| Proportion | 2:3 or similar |
| Design | As above. Much more common than the official version. |
| 210x105px Variant flag of Belgium | |
| Use | State ensign |
| Proportion | 2:3 |
Flag Of Belgium Media
- RoyalPalaceBrusselsFlag.jpg
The flag on the Royal Palace of Brussels
- Hasselt Stadhuis 3.JPG
The 2:3 ratio is more commonly displayed on town halls. Pictured: town hall of Hasselt.
The flag on the Belgian Federal Parliament building
- Government Ensign of Belgium.svg
Government Ensign of Belgium
- Naval Jack of Belgium.svg
Flag of Belgium
- Naval auxiliary ensign.gif
The Belgian Naval Auxiliary Ensign
- Flag of Belgium (with crown).svg
Flag of Belgium (with crown)