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🇹🇬🇹🇬 Flag of Togo Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F1F9 1F1EC

The national flag of Togo.

Released in This emoji was added in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and was later included in Emoji 2.0 in 2015.

TogocountryflagWest AfricaLoméAfrican symbolnational pridepatriotismsovereigntyindependence

Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🇹🇬 Flag of Togo represents the West African nation of Togo. It is often used in discussions about Togo, be it political, cultural, or travel-related topics. The flag itself, designed by artist Paul Ahyi, consists of five green and yellow stripes and a red field with a white star. Green symbolizes hope and fertile lands, yellow stands for the nation's wealth, and the red reflects the blood shed for independence. The white star is a symbol of purity and peace."

Symbolism

  • Green: Hope and natural richness.
  • Yellow: Wealth and agricultural potential.
  • Red: Independence and the struggles for freedom.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Displaying pride or love for Togo in conversations.
  • Used in the context of international events, particularly sports, where Togo is involved.
  • Indicating plans to travel to or currently being in Togo.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I’m so excited, I’m finally visiting Togo! 🇹🇬
Congratulations to 🇹🇬 for winning the match today!
Products from Togo are always so special and unique. 🇹🇬
I can't wait to try Togolese cuisine when I get there! 🇹🇬
I'm working on a project related to the history of Togo 🇹🇬. Any recommendations?

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Primarily use 🇹🇬 when discussing topics related to Togo, its people, culture, or international events.
  • Avoid using the flag emoji as a generic African symbol, as it specifically represents Togo.
  • Use contextually in discussions related to history, geography, sports, or travel regarding Togo.

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Flag of Benin

Represents another West African country neighboring Togo.

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Flag of Ghana

Ghana shares a border with Togo and has historical and cultural connections.

🇳🇬

Flag of Nigeria

Nigeria is another influential West African nation and is situated close to Togo.

🌍

Globe Showing Africa

Represents Africa as a continent and can accompany 🇹🇬 in African discussions.

✈️

Airplane

Used to indicate travel, often paired with 🇹🇬 for trips to Togo.

🏆

Trophy

Can be used to celebrate sports victories or other achievements by Togo.

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Briefcase

Signifies work or business trips, often matched with 🇹🇬 to indicate business in Togo.

🗺️

World Map

Commonly used alongside the 🇹🇬 flag to indicate geography-related topics.

🛫

Airplane Departure

Represents travel to Togo, often combined with 🇹🇬.

🤝

Handshake

Denotes cooperation or partnerships between nations, including Togo, particularly in diplomatic contexts.