Flag of Belgium
The flag of Belgium has three vertical stripes. Its colors are black, yellow and red. The current design dates from 1831. Belgium is in Europe, and its capital is Brussels. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Brussels |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 11.9 million |
| Area | 30,528 km² |
| Currency | Euro |
| Colors | black, yellow and red |
| Proportions | 13:15 |
| In use since | 1831 |
Which one is the flag of Belgium?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Germany
Romania
ChadQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- My coast on the North Sea is short.
- I have three official languages and a famously complicated federal system.
- Two of the most important international organizations have their seat in my capital.
- Chocolate, fries and hundreds of kinds of beer come from me.
- My capital is called Brussels.
Flags of the neighbors
France
Luxembourg
NetherlandsWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Belgium?
Black, yellow and red. The flag of Belgium has three vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Belgium?
Brussels.
Which flags look like the flag of Belgium?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Germany, Romania, Chad.
When was the flag of Belgium adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1831.
What is the population of Belgium?
About 11.9 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 30,528 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.