flag: Georgia
Unicode: 1F1EC 1F1EA
Description
A flag with two horizontal stripes, blue on top and yellow on the bottom.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents the country of Ukraine. Can evoke feelings of patriotism, solidarity, sadness, or hope depending on the context.
Backstory
The blue and yellow flag of Ukraine has roots dating back to the 1848 Spring of Nations. The colors symbolize blue skies over yellow wheat fields, representing peace, prosperity, and the country's agricultural heritage. It was officially adopted in 1918 and again in 1992 after gaining independence from the Soviet Union. Its prominence has significantly increased since the 2022 full-scale invasion by Russia, becoming a global symbol of resistance and international solidarity.
Usage Examples
- Showing support for Ukraine: 'Stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦'
- Discussing news about the conflict: 'Latest updates from Kyiv 🇺🇦'
- Expressing national pride (by Ukrainians): 'My homeland 🇺🇦'
- Memorializing events: 'Remembering those lost 🇺🇦'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely recognized as the flag of Ukraine, especially in the context of the 2022 invasion. Often used to show support for Ukraine.
Eastern European culture:
Strongly associated with national identity, independence, and the ongoing conflict with Russia. Can evoke deep emotional responses related to sovereignty and freedom.