flag: Uganda
Unicode: 1F1FA 1F1EC
Description
A square flag emoji representing the country of Ukraine, consisting of two horizontal bands: blue on the top and yellow on the bottom.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Universally recognized as a symbol of Ukrainian national identity, sovereignty, and resistance. Evokes feelings of solidarity, support, patriotism, and sometimes sadness or defiance depending on context.
Backstory
The flag of Ukraine consists of two equally sized horizontal bands of blue and yellow. The blue represents the sky, mountains, and streams of Ukraine, while the yellow represents golden wheat fields. It was officially adopted on January 28, 1992, but its origins date back to the 19th-century national liberation movement. The flag emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 under the 'Regional Indicator Symbol Letter U' and 'Regional Indicator Symbol Letter A' combination.
Usage Examples
- Showing support: 'Stand with Ukraine! 🇺🇦'
- Expressing national pride: 'Happy Independence Day, Ukraine! 🇺🇦'
- Discussing current events: 'Pray for peace in Ukraine. 🇺🇦'
- Identifying Ukrainian content: 'Ukrainian cuisine 🇺🇦'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely used to show solidarity with Ukraine, especially in response to geopolitical events. Often accompanies messages of support, peace, and humanitarian aid.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage as in Western cultures, representing support for Ukraine and its people during times of conflict or for general national representation.