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🇦🇨Flag of Ascension Island Emoji 🇦🇨 EmojiUnicode: 1F1E6 1F1E8

The flag of Ascension Island.

Released in The emoji 🇦🇨 was added to Emoji 5.0 in 2017 as part of Unicode 10.0.

AscensionIslandflagBritishOverseas TerritoryremoteAtlanticisland nationUKterritorial

Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🇦🇨 emoji represents the flag of Ascension Island, a remote island that is part of the British Overseas Territories located in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is sometimes used to represent Ascension Island itself, its population, British Overseas Territories in general, or remote island life."

Symbolism

  • The emoji symbolizes Ascension Island as part of its national or territorial identity.
  • It can represent geographic remoteness, given Ascension Island's isolated location in the South Atlantic Ocean.
  • This flag is also a symbol of British Overseas Territories.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Use 🇦🇨 when talking about Ascension Island or planning a virtual visit.
  • You can use it to refer to British Overseas Territories, especially when discussing geography, politics, or travel.
  • It can represent remote or secluded places in general.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I've always wanted to visit 🇦🇨! Imagine living on such a remote island!
Did you know 🇦🇨 is a British Overseas Territory? It's fascinating!
Look at those pictures of the beaches on Ascension Island 🇦🇨, they're stunning!
There's only one commercial flight to 🇦🇨 per week. It's really remote!
If you're into star-gazing, 🇦🇨 is one of the best places to do it. So far from light pollution!

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • The 🇦🇨 emoji specifically refers to Ascension Island, so be cautious not to use it for other British territories unless context allows.
  • Use this emoji sparingly outside of contexts related to travel, geography, or political discussions involving overseas territories.
  • Be mindful that the audience might not recognize this flag instantly as it represents a relatively lesser-known location.

Related Emojis

🇬🇧

United Kingdom Flag

The flag of the United Kingdom, which oversees Ascension Island along with other British Overseas Territories.

🌍

Globe Showing Europe-Africa

Represents the world, and can be used to reference global geography, including Ascension Island.

🏝️

Desert Island

Depicts a small, remote island, similar to Ascension Island's location.

📍

Round Pushpin

Symbolizes location and is often used in travel or geography-related contexts.

🇫🇰

Flag of Falkland Islands

Represents another British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.

✈️

Airplane

Commonly used for discussions about air travel, which is the usual way to reach Ascension Island.

📸

Camera with Flash

Capture the beauty of remote places like Ascension Island for social media or photography discussions.

Anchor

Represents seafaring or coastal areas, which relates to Ascension Island as a remote island in the Atlantic.

🚩

Triangular Flag

Can symbolize the setting up of landmarks or the discovery of new destinations like Ascension Island.

🌊

Water Wave

Indicates ocean or sea travel, representing Ascension Island's positioning in the vast ocean.