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Flag of Luxembourg
flæg əv ˈlʌksəmˌbɜːrg
Definitions
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National Symbols · Flags
uncommon
The national flag of Luxembourg, featuring horizontal stripes of red, white, and blue. Represents the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, a small European nation between Belgium, France, and Germany.
Used to represent Luxembourg in international contexts, sports events, or when discussing Luxembourgish nationality, culture, or travel.
Just landed in 🇱🇺! The architecture here is stunning!
Travel post on Instagram
Congratulations to the 🇱🇺 team on their qualification!
Sports commentary on Twitter
Luxembourg is one of the smallest yet wealthiest countries in Europe, known for banking, multilingualism (Luxembourgish, French, German), and its role as an EU founding member.
Evolution Timeline
2015
Introduced as part of Unicode 8.0's expanded set of national flag emojis.
Growing demand for representation of all UN member states in emoji form
2019
Increased visibility during Luxembourg's 100th anniversary of universal suffrage.
National celebration amplified digital representation
Cultural Context
Luxembourg is one of Europe's oldest sovereign states, with a history dating back to 963 CE, giving its flag significant historical weight despite the country's small size.
The flag represents a multilingual nation where Luxembourgish, French, and German are all official languages, making it a symbol of European linguistic diversity.
As one of the EU's founding members and home to EU institutions, the flag often carries connotations of European integration and cooperation.
Regional Variations
European Union
More commonly recognized and used within Europe, especially in EU-related contexts.
United States
Generally low recognition among Americans, who may confuse it with the Dutch or French flag due to similar colors.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Limited usage, primarily in formal or professional contexts related to European affairs.
Gen_Z: Rarely used except by those with direct connections to Luxembourg or during international sporting events.
Older: Minimal usage, generally limited to formal communications or specific international contexts.
Millennials: Occasionally used in travel contexts, EU discussions, or to display geographical knowledge.
Common Combinations
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Luxembourg as EU member state
Used in discussions about European politics, EU membership, or Luxembourg's role in Europe
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Love for Luxembourg or Luxembourgish pride
Used by nationals, residents, or visitors expressing affection for the country
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Travel to/from Luxembourg
Used in travel contexts, often by tourists or business travelers