The flag of the German-speaking Community of Belgium is a banner of arms of coat of arms of the region. It consists of a white background with a red lion in the center that stands on its back legs, has raised its front paws, and put its tongue out. Around it are nine gentiana flowers placed in a circle that have five intense blue petals and white round centers.[1]
Symbolism[]
The red lion alludes to the coat of arms of the Duchy of Luxemburg and the historical Duchy of Limburg, and symbolizes the historical affiliation of the German-speaking community to those states. The nine gentiana flowers represent the nine municipalities of the German-speaking community. Gentiana flowers grow in High Fens, an upland area and a nature reserve in the region. The crown further shows the allegiance of the German-speaking community of Belgium to the Kingdom of Belgium itself.[1]
History[]
In 1989, there was a call for proposals for a flag and coat of arms of the German-speaking Community of Belgium. The decree establishing the symbols was adopted on October 1, 1990 and published on November 15, 1990.[1]
References[]
 Subdivisions of Belgium |
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| Communities and Regions: Brussels ● Flanders/Flemish Community ● Wallonia/French Community ● German-speaking community |
| Provinces of Flanders: Antwerp ● East Flanders ● Flemish Brabant ● Limburg ● West Flanders |
| Provinces of Wallonia: Hainaut ● Liège ● Luxembourg ● Namur ● Walloon Brabant
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