๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ฒ Flag of The Gambia Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F1EC 1F1F2
The Gambia national flag emoji.
Released in The ๐ฌ๐ฒ emoji was added as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and was officially included in Emoji 1.0.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The ๐ฌ๐ฒ emoji represents the national flag of The Gambia, a small country in West Africa. It is often used to refer to the country itself, its culture, people, or as part of celebrations and discussions about the region. The flag was designed by Pa Louis Thomasi and was officially adopted on February 18, 1965, following independence from the United Kingdom."
Symbolism
- The horizontal stripes of the Gambian flag have specific meanings: the blue stripe symbolizes the Gambia River, the green stripe stands for the country's agricultural heritage, and the red stripe symbolizes the struggles for independence.
- The white lines between the colors signify peace and unity.
- The Gambia flag also represents pride in the country's history and its journey toward sovereignty.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Used when discussing topics related to The Gambia, such as travel, culture, or politics.
- It may be employed in social media posts and conversations during national holidays of The Gambia like Independence Day (February 18).
- Used by individuals to show national pride during sports events, cultural festivities, or political affairs.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- The ๐ฌ๐ฒ emoji is usually appropriate for discussions involving the country The Gambia, southern West Africa, or African culture as a whole.
- Avoid using it if the context isn't related to The Gambia since it may confuse readers or the audience about regional representation.
- This flag emoji should be used with cultural respect, especially when discussing sensitive topics about the nationโs history and people.
Related Emojis
Liberia Flag
Represents Liberia, another West African nation sharing cultural ties with The Gambia.
Senegal Flag
Represents Senegal, a neighboring country to The Gambia, together forming 'Senegambia.'
Calendar
Used when talking about specific dates such as The Gambia's Independence Day (February 18).
Pot of Food
Represents the local and traditional cuisine of The Gambia, such as 'domada' and 'benachin.'
Green Heart
Symbolizes the country's agricultural prosperity, reflected by the green color in the flag.