flag: Tanzania
Unicode: 1F1F9 1F1FF
Description
A rectangular flag representing the country of Turkey.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents national pride, affiliation with Turkey, or used in contexts related to Turkish culture, news, or events.
Backstory
This emoji is part of the regional indicator symbols, specifically for Turkey (TR), defined by ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes. It was added to Emoji 2.0 in 2015. The flag itself is a red field with a white star and crescent, a design that dates back to the Ottoman Empire.
Usage Examples
- Indicating a location: 'Planning a trip to Turkey! 🇹🇷'
- Showing support for Turkish sports teams: 'Go Turkey! 🇹🇷⚽'
- Discussing Turkish cuisine or culture: 'Turkish delight is amazing! 🇹🇷'
- Referring to current events in Turkey: 'News from Istanbul 🇹🇷'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Recognized as the flag of Republic of Turkey, often used in geopolitical discussions or by individuals of Turkish descent. No significant different cultural connotation.
East Asian culture:
Generally recognized as the national flag of Turkey, similar usage to Western cultures. No significant different cultural connotation.