🇨🇮Côte d'Ivoire EmojiUnicode: 1F1E8 1F1EE

Meaning and Interpretation

🇨🇮 This is the flag of Côte d'Ivoire (the Ivory Coast). If you see this, someone is flexing their Ivorian pride or talking about the country. It stands for the 'Land of the Baobabs' and their national football team, 'Les Éléphants' (The Elephants). Use it when discussing African football, their delicious food like attiéké, or just to say you're repping West Africa 🌍.

Symbolism

• The colors represent the hope (orange) and the struggle for freedom (white), plus the purity of the land (green).
• The Elephants: A symbol of strength and the national football team's resilience.
• The Baobab Tree: Represents longevity and the rich natural heritage of the country.

Common Usage Scenarios

• Celebrating an AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations) win by the Elephants 🏆.
• Talking about a trip to Abidjan or craving some Ivorian coffee and cocoa ☕️.
• Representing your roots on Independence Day or during World Cup qualifiers.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

• Note: Don't confuse it with the Irish flag 🇮🇪—the order of green and orange is reversed!
• Use it liberally during major football tournaments to hype up the team.
• Pair it with the soccer ball emoji ⚽️ to make it clear you're talking sports.