🇽🇰🇽🇰 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.
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
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: 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.