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Flag: Guinea-Bissau
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Definitions
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Flags · National
uncommon
The national flag of Guinea-Bissau, featuring horizontal red and yellow stripes with a black star on a green vertical band. Represents the sovereign West African nation.
Used to represent Guinea-Bissau in international contexts, discussions about the country, or by its citizens and diaspora.
Just booked my trip to 🇬🇼 for next month! Can't wait to explore Bissau!
Travel announcement on Instagram
Congratulations to the 🇬🇼 team on qualifying for the tournament!
Sports commentary on Twitter
Symbolizes Guinea-Bissau's independence from Portugal (1973-74). Red represents sacrifice, yellow represents the sun, green represents hope, and the star represents African unity.
Evolution Timeline
1973
Flag adopted during independence struggle against Portuguese colonial rule.
National liberation movement and declaration of independence
2015
Emoji version added to Unicode 8.0, enabling digital representation of Guinea-Bissau.
Global standardization of national flag emojis
Cultural Context
The flag symbolizes Guinea-Bissau's struggle for independence from Portugal, achieved in 1974 after a decade-long war. The black star represents African unity and hope.
Guinea-Bissau is a member of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) and one of the few Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa.
As a less globally prominent nation, the Guinea-Bissau flag emoji sees limited usage outside the country and its diaspora communities.
Regional Variations
United States
Limited usage, primarily in diplomatic contexts, international sports, or educational settings. Many Americans may not recognize this flag.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Limited usage, primarily in formal contexts like news discussions about West African politics or economics.
Gen_Z: Rarely used except by those with direct connections to Guinea-Bissau or during global events like World Cup qualifying.
Older: Very rare usage, typically only in formal diplomatic or educational contexts.
Millennials: Occasional usage in travel content, international sports discussions, or educational contexts about African nations.
Common Combinations
🇬🇼❤️
Love for Guinea-Bissau or patriotic sentiment
Used by citizens, diaspora, or visitors expressing affection for the country
🇬🇼🙏
Prayers or hopes for Guinea-Bissau
Often used during national challenges, elections, or sporting events
🇬🇼🎉
Celebration of Guinea-Bissau's independence day or achievements
Used on national holidays or when celebrating country milestones