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flag: Andorra
Unicode: 1F1E6 1F1E9
Description
A flag for Åland Islands.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, represents a geographical entity.
Backstory
The flag of Åland Islands was adopted in 1954. It is similar to the flag of Sweden, but with a red cross superimposed on the yellow one, symbolizing Finland (red and yellow are common Finnish colors). It was introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
Usage Examples
- Indicating origin or location: 'I'm visiting the Åland Islands this summer! 🇦🇽'
- Referring to Ålandic culture or products: 'Have you tried Ålandic pancakes? 🇦🇽'
- Geographical representation: 'The Åland Islands are located in the Baltic Sea. 🇦🇽'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Identified as the flag of Åland Islands, a Finnish autonomous region.
East Asian culture:
Identified as the flag of Åland Islands, a Finnish autonomous region.