Belgium
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 30,528 km²
- Capital
- Brussels
- ISO
- BE
What the flag means
The colors have no official meaning. The layout of three vertical bands is said to have followed the French flag around the time of independence in 1830.
Fun facts
- FlagThe black, yellow, and red of Belgium’s flag come from the “golden lion with red claws on a black field” on the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant.
- CultureBelgium has 3 official languages: Dutch, French, and German.
- CultureManneken Pis in Brussels has a huge wardrobe, with more than 1,000 costumes.
- GeographyBelgium’s Baarle-Hertog has enclaves scattered inside the Netherlands, and in some places the border runs right through houses.
