flag: South Africa
Unicode: 1F1FF 1F1E6
Description
A flag emoji representing the country Zimbabwe, typically depicting two horizontal bands of green with a black central horizontal band, bordered by thin yellow stripes, and a white triangle on the hoist side with a red five-pointed star and a Zimbabwe bird emblem.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents national identity, pride, and connection to Zimbabwe. Can also be used to express support for the country, its culture, or its people.
Backstory
This emoji, like all flag emojis, was introduced as part of the Unicode standard to provide a universal way to represent countries digitally. It specifically represents the national flag of Zimbabwe.
Usage Examples
- Indicating origin: 'I'm from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼'
- Expressing national pride: 'Happy Independence Day, Zimbabwe! 🇿🇼'
- Supporting a sports team: 'Go Zimbabwe! 🇿🇼'
- Discussing news related to the country: 'Latest updates from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼'
Cultural Differences
General:
Flag emojis are generally understood universally to represent the respective country.
Specific Contexts:
Usage might vary based on political or social events related to Zimbabwe, where the flag could be used to express solidarity, protest, or celebration.