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🇦🇸Flag: American Samoa EmojiUnicode: 1F1E6 1F1F8

Flag of American Samoa

Released in The 🇦🇸 emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 as part of the regional indicator symbols for country flags, allowing digital representation of national identities.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 🇦🇸 emoji depicts the flag of American Samoa, a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean that is an unincorporated territory of the United States. It features a blue background with a white triangle and a bald eagle, symbolizing American Samoa's connection to the U.S. while honoring its Polynesian heritage. This emoji is commonly used to represent the territory's culture, people, geography, or events, such as tourism, sports, or political discussions. It conveys pride in Samoan identity, highlights issues like environmental conservation in the Pacific, or indicates locations in conversations about travel and history.

Symbolism

  • Represents American Samoa's national identity and cultural heritage as a U.S. territory with Polynesian roots.
  • Symbolizes the strong political and historical ties between American Samoa and the United States, including shared governance and defense.
  • Evokes the natural beauty of the South Pacific, such as tropical islands, beaches, and marine environments that define the region.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In travel discussions, such as planning trips or sharing experiences about visiting American Samoa's beaches and landscapes.
  • In cultural or social media posts about Samoan festivals, traditions, or community events to show pride and solidarity.
  • In political contexts, like news about U.S. territories, elections, or international relations involving the Pacific region.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, I'm dreaming of a vacation in 🇦🇸 – the beaches there look amazing!
Just watched a documentary on the history of 🇦🇸; it's such a fascinating place with rich culture.
Go team! The athletes from 🇦🇸 are dominating the Pacific Games this year.
If you're into diving, you have to check out the reefs around 🇦🇸 sometime.
Happy National Day to everyone in 🇦🇸 – proud of your heritage!

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use 🇦🇸 respectfully to avoid misrepresenting or stereotyping American Samoan culture.
  • Combine it with other emojis for context, like 🌴 for travel, to make your message clearer and more engaging.
  • Be mindful of geopolitical sensitivities; avoid using it in debates that could offend residents or misstate U.S. territory status.

Related Emojis

🇺🇸

Flag: United States

Represents the U.S., highlighting American Samoa's affiliation as a territory.

🇼🇸

Flag: Samoa

Symbolizes the independent nation of Samoa, sharing cultural ties with American Samoa.

🇳🇿

Flag: New Zealand

Indicates a nearby Pacific nation with historical connections to the region.

🇦🇺

Flag: Australia

Represents another key Pacific ally, often discussed in regional contexts.

🇫🇯

Flag: Fiji

A neighboring island nation, commonly linked in travel or cultural talks.

🌴

Palm Tree

Evokes tropical environments, similar to American Samoa's landscapes.

🏖️

Beach with Umbrella

Illustrates beach scenes, common in discussions about American Samoa.

🌊

Water Wave

Symbolizes the ocean and marine life around Pacific islands like American Samoa.

🏝️

Desert Island

Represents isolated islands, akin to American Samoa's remote geography.

🛳️

Passenger Ship

Used for travel themes, like cruises to Pacific territories.