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🇸🇻🇸🇻 Flag: El Salvador EmojiUnicode: 1F1F8 1F1FB

Emoji for El Salvador's flag.

Released in Introduced in Unicode 7.0 in 2014 as part of the regional indicator symbols for country flags.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 🇸🇻 emoji represents the flag of El Salvador, a country in Central America. It features three horizontal stripes: blue on the top and bottom, symbolizing the sky and the Pacific Ocean, with a white middle stripe for peace. The flag also includes the national coat of arms on some official versions, representing the country's history, including its fight for independence. This emoji is commonly used to express national pride, discuss El Salvadoran culture, news, or events, and show solidarity in international contexts. It's a symbol of identity for Salvadorans worldwide, often appearing in social media posts about travel, holidays, or global issues affecting the nation.

Symbolism

  • The blue stripes symbolize the sky and the Pacific Ocean, representing freedom and the country's natural beauty.
  • The white stripe stands for peace, unity, and the pursuit of equality among its people.
  • The coat of arms on the flag (though not always visible in the emoji) represents El Salvador's volcanoes, symbolizing the nation's resilience and revolutionary spirit.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In social media posts to celebrate El Salvadoran holidays like Independence Day.
  • During discussions about Central American politics or news related to El Salvador.
  • In travel and cultural exchanges to indicate visits or interest in El Salvador's heritage.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I'm so proud of my roots! 🇸🇻 Let's talk about El Salvador's amazing beaches.
Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Salvadorans! 🇸🇻 Time to party!
Just booked a trip to San Salvador – can't wait! 🇸🇻 Any tips?
Cheering for the El Salvador national team in the World Cup qualifiers! 🇸🇻 Go team!
Learning about Pupusas today, El Salvador's national dish. 🇸🇻 Who's tried it?

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it respectfully to represent national pride or cultural topics, avoiding misuse that could offend Salvadorans.
  • Combine it with other emojis for context, like 🌴 for beaches or 🎉 for celebrations, to make your message clearer.
  • Avoid overusing it in non-relevant contexts to prevent it from seeming insensitive or trivializing the country's identity.

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🇬🇹

Flag: Guatemala

Another Central American nation, useful for conversations about shared history with El Salvador.

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Flag: Honduras

A nearby country flag for topics on regional sports or politics.

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Flag: Nicaragua

Central American flag for cultural or geographical comparisons with El Salvador.

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Globe Showing Americas

Symbolizes the Americas region, ideal for global context with El Salvador.

🏞️

National Park

Represents natural sites, like El Salvador's parks, for travel-related posts.

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Stadium

Used for sports events, such as El Salvador's soccer matches.

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Pot of Food

Indicates cuisine, like pairing with 🇸🇻 for El Salvadoran dishes.

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Party Popper

For celebrations, often combined with 🇸🇻 for holidays.

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Round Pushpin

Marks locations, great for pinning El Salvador on maps.