Tell them apart
Belgium vs Germany flag
How to tell them apart
The flags of Belgium and Germany are both tricolours of black, gold and red, so they’re easy to mix up at a glance. This is what gives each one away:
- Belgium's bands are vertical, with black at the hoist; Germany's are horizontal, with black on top.
- The middle colour differs: yellow in Belgium, red in Germany.
- Belgium's flag is almost square: 13:15, against Germany's 3:5.
Test yourself
Drill Belgium and Germany: each flag once, in random order. Place it on the map, then name it.