🇦🇪
flag: United Arab Emirates
Unicode: 1F1E6 1F1EA
Description
A flag representing the Åland Islands, an autonomous region of Finland.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, informational, or expressing pride/connection to the Åland Islands.
Backstory
This emoji represents the flag of the Åland Islands. The flag itself was adopted in 1954. It features a yellow (gold) Nordic cross on a blue field, with a red cross superimposed on the yellow cross. This design combines the colors of the Swedish flag (blue and yellow) with a red cross, symbolizing Finland and its historical ties to Sweden.
Usage Examples
- Identifying origin: 'I'm from Åland! 🇦🇪'
- Referring to the region: 'Planning a trip to the Åland Islands 🇦🇪 next summer.'
- Displaying regional pride: 'Proud to be Ålander! 🇦🇪'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Identified as the flag of Åland Islands, generally understood as a geographical or political identifier.
East Asian culture:
Similar understanding as a geographical or political identifier of the Åland Islands.