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Flag: Comoros
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Definitions
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Geography · National Symbol
uncommon
The national flag of Comoros, featuring green, white, red, and blue horizontal stripes with a white crescent and four stars on the left side. Represents the Union of the Comoros, an island nation in East Africa.
Used to represent Comoros, its people, culture, or language in digital communication. Often appears in international contexts.
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The flag's four stars represent the four main islands of the archipelago: Grande Comore, Mohéli, Anjouan, and Mayotte (though Mayotte is administered by France).
Evolution Timeline
2010
Addition to Unicode 6.0 as part of the initial set of country flag emoji
Standardization of country flags in digital communication
Cultural Context
Comoros gained independence from France in 1975, though the island of Mayotte chose to remain French territory, creating ongoing diplomatic tensions reflected in flag usage.
As one of the smaller and less globally prominent nations, the Comoros flag emoji is used less frequently than those of larger countries in international contexts.
Regional Variations
France
More common in French communications due to colonial history and ongoing ties with Comoros. Mayotte (one of the islands) remains a French territory.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Limited usage, primarily in formal or educational contexts
Gen_Z: Rarely used except in educational contexts or by those with direct connections to Comoros
Older: Minimal usage, generally unfamiliar with this specific flag emoji
Millennials: Occasional use in travel content or international discussions
Common Combinations
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Tourism or natural beauty of Comoros
Highlights Comoros as a tropical island destination
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Franco-Comorian relations or historical connection
References colonial history and ongoing political relationship