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Pages in category "Belgian mascots" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Benelucky; Bert (comics) C.
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The lion, especially the Leo Belgicus (Latin for "Belgian Lion") has been used as a heraldic animal to represent the Benelux for centuries. A heraldic lion can be seen on the Belgian coat of arms and can be seen as the countries de facto national animal. Moules-frites is often considered the unofficial national dish of Belgium.
The coat of arms of Belgium bears a lion or, known as Leo Belgicus (Latin for the Belgian lion), as its charge. This is in accordance with article 193 (originally 125) of the Belgian Constitution : The Belgian nation takes red, yellow and black as colours, and as state coat of arms the Belgian lion with the motto UNITY MAKES STRENGTH .
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This is the national flag of Belgium, according to the Official Guide to Belgian Protocol. It has a 13:15 aspect ratio, though it is rarely seen in this ratio. Its colours are defined as Pantone black, Pantone yellow 115, and Pantone red 02; also given as CMYK 0,0,0,100; 0,8.5,79,0; and 0,94,87,0.