flag: Eritrea
Unicode: 1F1EA 1F1F7
Description
A rectangular flag depicting two horizontal stripes of blue and yellow, with the blue stripe on top and the yellow stripe on the bottom. The flag is often slightly wavy, suggesting movement.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents national identity, pride, solidarity, and support for the country, particularly in contexts of political events, sports, or international relations.
Backstory
This emoji represents the national flag of Ukraine. It was adopted as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. Its usage significantly increased globally in early 2022 due to world events, becoming a prominent symbol of support and solidarity.
Usage Examples
- Expressing support for Ukraine: 'Stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦'
- Discussing international news: 'Latest updates from Kyiv 🇺🇦'
- Celebrating Ukrainian culture or achievements: 'Ukrainian athletes excelling! 🇺🇦'
- Solidarity messages: 'Thinking of everyone in Ukraine 🇺🇦'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely recognized and used to express support for Ukraine, often in response to geopolitical events or as a general symbol of solidarity.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, symbolizing support or recognition of Ukraine, particularly in news or international discussions.