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🇬🇼Flag: Guinea-Bissau EmojiUnicode: 1F1EC 1F1FC

Represents Guinea-Bissau's national flag.

Released in The 🇬🇼 emoji was introduced as part of the regional indicator symbols in Unicode 9.0 in 2016, allowing for country flags in digital communication.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 🇬🇼 emoji depicts the national flag of Guinea-Bissau, a West African country. The flag consists of two equal horizontal bands of yellow (top) and green (bottom), with a vertical red stripe on the hoist side charged with a black five-pointed star. It symbolizes Guinea-Bissau's history, culture, and identity, often used to represent patriotism, national pride, or discussions about the country's politics, geography, and people. As a flag emoji, it conveys affiliation with Guinea-Bissau in global contexts, such as social media posts, travel plans, or international events.

Symbolism

  • The yellow band represents the sun, unity, and the richness of the nation's resources.
  • The green band symbolizes the country's vegetation, agriculture, and hope for the future.
  • The red stripe with a black star stands for the blood shed in the struggle for independence and the aspiration for African unity.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In social media posts about travel or vacations to Guinea-Bissau.
  • During discussions on international news, sports events, or cultural festivals involving Guinea-Bissau.
  • To show support for Guinea-Bissau in global conversations, such as UN meetings or humanitarian efforts.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, I'm booking my flight to Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼 for the summer adventure!
What a beautiful flag! Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼 is on my bucket list for next year.
Happy Independence Day to everyone in Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼 – let's celebrate your history!
Rooting for the Guinea-Bissau team in the Africa Cup of Nations 🇬🇼 – go for the win!
Just learned about West African cuisine; Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼 has some amazing dishes to try.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use 🇬🇼 in contexts that respect Guinea-Bissau's culture to avoid misrepresentation or offense.
  • Avoid using it in politically sensitive discussions without proper knowledge to prevent misunderstandings.
  • Combine it with other emojis, like hearts or celebrations, to enhance positive expressions without overshadowing its national significance.

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