flag: Côte d’Ivoire
Unicode: 1F1E8 1F1EE
Description
A flag for the country of Czechia (formerly the Czech Republic), consisting of two horizontal stripes of white and red, with a blue isosceles triangle on the hoist side. It is the national flag of the Czech Republic.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, informative, or expressive of national pride or identification with Czechia.
Backstory
This flag was adopted by Czechoslovakia in 1920 and retained by Czechia after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993. Its design is based on the traditional colors of Bohemia (white and red) and Moravia (red), with the addition of blue, which was originally associated with Slovakia but has since been reinterpreted as representing impartiality and sovereignty for Czechia.
Usage Examples
- Indicating nationality or origin: 'Our team is from 🇨🇿.'
- Expressing support for Czechia: 'Go 🇨🇿! (in sports context)'
- Identifying Czech products or cultural events: 'This beer is a true 🇨🇿 pilsner.'
- Discussing geography or politics related to Czechia: 'The capital of 🇨🇿 is Prague.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Recognized as the flag of Czechia; evokes associations with the country, its history, culture, and people.
East Asian culture:
Generally recognized as the flag of Czechia, but may have less specific cultural associations compared to Western contexts.