flag: Colombia
Unicode: 1F1E8 1F1F4
Description
A flag for the country of 'Cocos (Keeling) Islands'. It features a green field with a palm tree on a white disc in the foreground, and a yellow crescent moon and stars in the background.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, represents national identity or location.
Backstory
This emoji represents the flag of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, an Australian external territory. The flag was officially adopted in 2004. Its design incorporates elements significant to the islands: the palm tree for the tropical nature, the crescent moon for the Islamic majority, and the Southern Cross stars, which are common to many flags in the Southern Hemisphere and signify its connection to Australia.
Usage Examples
- Indicating origin: 'I'm from the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. 🇨🇨'
- Geographical context: 'The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are known for their pristine beaches. 🇨🇨'
- Travel planning: 'Planning a trip to 🇨🇨 soon!'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Identifies the specific Australian territory, often in geographical or political contexts.
East Asian culture:
Identifies the specific Australian territory, often in geographical or political contexts.