🇧🇳🇧🇳 Brunei Flag Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F1E7 1F1F3
The national flag of Brunei.
Released in The 🇧🇳 Brunei Flag emoji was added to the Emoji 1.0 set in 2015, which was part of Unicode 6.0.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The 🇧🇳 Brunei Flag Emoji represents the flag of Brunei Darussalam, a small, wealthy country on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. The flag features a yellow background with white and black diagonal stripes and the national emblem (a red crest) at the center. This emoji is commonly used to represent Brunei itself — its culture, people, and international presence, whether in sports, travel, or political contexts."
Symbolism
- National Pride: The 🇧🇳 emoji symbolizes pride in Brunei's rich history, monarchy, and national identity.
- Sovereignty: It represents the sovereignty of Brunei as a nation and its unique status as an Islamic monarchy.
- Tourism: The emoji is often used in conversations about visiting Brunei or its tourist attractions, such as its royal palaces and ecological sites.
Common Usage Scenarios
- When mentioning Brunei in geographical or travel discussions.
- In conversations about Southeast Asia or nations in that region.
- To express national pride for Brunei, particularly during cultural or sporting events.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use 🇧🇳 when discussing topics specifically related to Brunei or its culture.
- Avoid using the emoji incorrectly in place of general Asian references as Brunei is distinct in its governance and culture.
- This emoji might not be familiar to all users, so ensure your context is clear when mentioning Brunei.
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