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🇬🇮Gibraltar Flag EmojiUnicode: 1F1EC 1F1EE
The flag of the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. Used to represent Gibraltar, show national pride, or discuss travel there.
Released in Released in 2018 as part of Emoji 11.0.
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Meaning and Interpretation
🇬🇮 Alright, so this is the flag for Gibraltar, that tiny but mighty British territory on the southern tip of Spain. The emoji itself shows a red and white field with a cool red castle and a golden key – that key symbolizes Gibraltar's strategic importance as the 'Key to the Mediterranean'. People use it to rep their Gibraltarian heritage, flex about visiting the iconic Rock, or just to talk about anything related to the territory. It's like a mini-badge of honor for anyone connected to the place.
Symbolism
- British Sovereignty in Gibraltar
- Strategic Naval Importance (The Key)
- National Identity and Pride of Gibraltar
Common Usage Scenarios
- Posting about your vacation to Gibraltar.
- Celebrating Gibraltar National Day (10th September).
- Discussing British overseas territories in a chat.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Just landed in Gib! The views from the Rock are insane! 🇬🇮🇬🇮
Happy National Day to all my Gibraltarian friends! 🇬🇮
Studying the geography of UK territories... Gibraltar is fascinating. 🇬🇮
Where should I visit in southern Spain? Gibraltar is on the list! 🇬🇮
Proud to be from Gib! 🇬🇮❤️
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it when specifically talking about Gibraltar, not just any part of the UK.
- Great for travel blogs or posts about visiting the Rock of Gibraltar.
- Often used alongside the UK flag 🇬🇧 to show the connection.
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