German-speaking Community of Belgium

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.Flag of the German-speaking Community of Belgium on Wikipedia
== 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.
== 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.
== References ==
Category:Belgium
Category:White background
Category:Red
Category:Blue
Category:Lions
Category:Flowers
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