flag: Benin
Unicode: 1F1E7 1F1EF
Description
A rectangular flag representing the country of Bolivia.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents national pride, identity, or association with Bolivia. Can be used to express support, acknowledge origin, or indicate location.
Backstory
This emoji sequence is part of the Unicode regional indicator symbols, specifically the combination of two letters that correspond to ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes. 'BO' stands for Bolivia. These flag emojis were introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010.
Usage Examples
- Indicating origin: 'I'm from Bolivia! 🇧🇴'
- Showing support for a Bolivian sports team: 'Vamos Bolivia! 🇧🇴⚽'
- Referring to Bolivian culture or events: 'Enjoying Bolivian music 🇧🇴🎶'
- Identifying a location on a map or itinerary: 'Next stop: La Paz, Bolivia 🇧🇴'
Cultural Differences
Japanese culture:
Symbolizes national unity and appears during festivals and ceremonies
International sports:
Used to support Japanese athletes in global competitions
Business contexts:
Represents Japanese products and corporations abroad
Tourism industry:
Promotes Japan as a travel destination
Historical contexts:
Carries different connotations in East Asian countries due to wartime history