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🇽🇰🇽🇰 Flag: Kosovo EmojiUnicode: 1F1FD 1F1F0

Kosovo national flag emoji.

Released in The 🇽🇰 emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🇽🇰 emoji represents the Republic of Kosovo, a partially recognized country in Southeast Europe. It often symbolizes the country itself, its culture, people, or topics relating to national identity and independence."

Symbolism

  • The blue background represents peace.
  • The golden map outlines the territory of Kosovo, denoting national pride.
  • Six white stars at the top symbolize Kosovo’s six main ethnic groups: Albanians, Serbs, Bosniaks, Turks, Gorani, and Roma.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Discussing political issues relating to Kosovo's independence.
  • Celebrating national events or holidays in Kosovo, such as Independence Day.
  • Displaying support for Kosovo in international events like sports competitions.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I just got back from Pristina 🇽🇰! What a beautiful city!
Happy Independence Day to all my friends from Kosovo 🇽🇰!
Did you see that Kosovo 🇽🇰 scored an amazing goal in the World Cup qualifiers?
We should plan a trip to the Balkans next summer, especially Kosovo 🇽🇰!
Kosovo 🇽🇰 might be small, but it has such a rich history.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use 🇽🇰 when discussing topics involving Kosovo, such as its culture, politics, and people.
  • When referencing Kosovo in an international context, this emoji can symbolize pride and support for its achievements or struggles.
  • Avoid using 🇽🇰 in contexts where it could be construed as politically insensitive, especially when discussing its disputed independence.

Related Emojis

🇦🇱

Flag: Albania

Represents Albania, a neighboring country with close cultural ties to Kosovo.

🇷🇸

Flag: Serbia

Represents Serbia, a country historically connected to Kosovo with ongoing territorial disputes.

🇲🇪

Flag: Montenegro

Represents Montenegro, a Balkan country that shares a regional and historical context with Kosovo.

🇲🇰

Flag: North Macedonia

Represents North Macedonia, another neighbor of Kosovo with a multicultural population.

🇬🇷

Flag: Greece

Represents Greece, a Southern European country with important geopolitical relations in the Balkans.

🇧🇦

Flag: Bosnia & Herzegovina

Represents Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country with shared history in the Balkan region.

🇪🇺

Flag: European Union

Represents the European Union, with which Kosovo is involved for potential membership talks and accords.

🏴

Black Flag

Occasionally used to show neutrality or to express unknown or disputed territorial claims.

🗺️

World Map

Supports conversations about the geopolitical standing of Kosovo or discussions about travel.

🏟️

Stadium

Often used when discussing sporting events held in Kosovo or involving the Kosovo national team.