circled M
Unicode: 24C2
Description
A flag for Christmas Island, an external territory of Australia located in the Indian Ocean. The flag features a blue and green diagonally divided field with the Southern Cross constellation on the blue hoist side, a golden bosun bird on the green fly side, and a golden map of the island on a central gold disc.
Group:
Symbols > alphanum
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Neutral, primarily informational or indicative of location/nationality.
Backstory
The flag was designed by Tony Couch and adopted on April 14, 1986, after being chosen in a competition. It incorporates elements representing the island's unique wildlife (the golden bosun bird, a native species), its geography (the golden map), and its connection to Australia (the Southern Cross and the blue/green sea colors).
Usage Examples
- To represent Christmas Island in a list of territories: 'Territories of Australia include 🇦🇺, 🇨🇽, 🇨🇨, etc.'
- In geographical discussions: 'Did you know 🇨🇽 is known for its red crab migration?'
- In travel planning: 'Looking to visit 🇨🇽 for some unique wildlife experiences.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Identifies Christmas Island, primarily used in geographical or administrative contexts.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often in lists of countries/territories or travel-related content.