Flag of Belgium facts for kids
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| Use | National flag |
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| Proportion | 13:15 |
| Adopted | January 23, 1831 |
| Design | A vertical tricolour of black, yellow, and red. Technically the national flag, but rarely seen. |
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Variant flag of Belgium
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| Use | National flag and civil ensign  |
| Proportion | 2:3 or similar |
| Design | As above. Much more common than the official version. |
Variant flag of Belgium
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| Use | State ensign |
| Proportion | 2:3 |
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.
Images for kids
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The flag on the Royal Palace of Brussels
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The 2:3 ratio is more commonly displayed on town halls. Pictured: town hall of Hasselt.
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The flag on the Belgian Federal Parliament building
See also
In Spanish: Bandera de Bélgica para niños
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