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🇬🇼🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau Flag EmojiUnicode: 1F1EC 1F1FC
Guinea-Bissau national flag.
Released in The 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau Flag emoji was added to Emoji 2.0 in 2015 and is part of the Flags category.
Guinea-BissauflagnationalityAfricuscultureWest AfricaPortugueseredyellowgreenstar
Meaning and Interpretation
"The 🇬🇼 emoji represents the flag of Guinea-Bissau, a West African country with a rich culture and colonial history. This flag consists of three primary colors: red, yellow, and green, representing the country's struggle for independence, its natural resources, and vitality."
Symbolism
- The red color symbolizes the blood of those who fought for independence.
- The yellow stands for the bountiful natural resources and sunlight.
- The green represents the abundant flora and the hope for a prosperous future.
- The black star stands for African unity.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Discussing travels or plans to visit Guinea-Bissau.
- Celebrating Guinea-Bissau's Independence Day on September 24.
- Showing pride in African culture or a related conversation.
Usage Examples in Conversation
I'm planning a trip to West Africa! 🇬🇼
Happy Independence Day to all my friends from Guinea-Bissau! 🇬🇼
Such beautiful culture and history from Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼!
Learning more about the language and cuisine of Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼
Proud of my roots, here's a shoutout to 🇬🇼!
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use the 🇬🇼 emoji to represent the country of Guinea-Bissau in conversations.
- Perfect for cultural or national celebrations related to Guinea-Bissau.
- Avoid using the flag emoji in irrelevant contexts or for other countries in Africa, as it could cause confusion.
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Shallow Pan of Food
Could be used when talking about cuisine, especially traditional dishes from Guinea-Bissau.