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Belgium is an ancient and yet still young nation. Belgians were first
mentioned about 2,000 years ago (by Julius Caesar in his book on the Gallic
Wars). Nevertheless, Belgium was for centuries part of a larger state
structure.
The independant State of Belgium was born on October 4, 1830.
National Day is celebrated on July 21. Its commemorates the day on which
Leopold I took the constitutional oath as the first King of Belgium, on July
21st 1831.
National Day: July 21
Anthem: the "Brabançonne" (the text only exists in French and Dutch)
Flag: three vertical stripes: black, yellow and red
Motto: "L'Union fait la force - Eendracht maakt macht" (Strength lies in
unity) Heraldic emblem: the Belgian Lion (Leo Belgicus), a yellow lion with
red claws and tongue against a black background