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Europe · Flag ID ·Jul 29, 2026

Belgium Flag: Meaning and History

History of the flag

The origin of the Belgian flag dates back to the 1830 revolution against King William I of the Netherlands.

Following independence, Belgium adopted this flag, whose colors come from the coat of arms of the former Duchy of Brabant (1183–1795).

What do the elements of the flag mean?

Black is a symbol of strength.
Yellow is the color of the golden lion and wisdom.
Red embodies the courage of the Belgian people.

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