flag: Angola
Unicode: 1F1E6 1F1F4
Description
A flag for Åland Islands, featuring a red cross Fimbriated in yellow on a blue field. The flag is a Nordic cross design similar to those of Scandinavia, but with unique color combinations.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, informative, or indicative of location/origin.
Backstory
The flag of Åland was officially adopted in 1954. Its design is based on the Swedish flag, with the addition of a red cross representing Finland. This combination reflects Åland's Swedish-speaking population and its status as an autonomous region of Finland.
Usage Examples
- Identifying Åland: 'He is visiting the Åland Islands 🇦🇽.'
- Referencing Ålandic culture: 'Exploring the history of 🇦🇽.'
- Travel planning: 'What currency is used in 🇦🇽?'
- Geographic tagging: 'Located off the coast of Finland 🇫🇮 adjacent to the 🇦🇽 Islands.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Recognized as the flag of Åland, an autonomous region of Finland. Usage is typically geographic or political.
East Asian culture:
Generally recognized purely as a geographical identifier, or not widely known outside of specific contexts.