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Flag of Réunion
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Definitions
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Geography · National Symbol
Uncommon
The official flag emoji representing Réunion, a French overseas department and region in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar.
Used when referring to Réunion in geographical, cultural, or travel contexts. Often used by locals and visitors to indicate location.
Just landed in 🇷🇪 for our honeymoon! The volcano views are incredible!
Travel social media post
My family is originally from 🇷🇪 but I've lived in Paris for 10 years now.
Personal conversation
Réunion is represented by the French tricolor flag as it is an integral part of France, despite being geographically distant from mainland Europe.
Evolution Timeline
2015
Introduction of the Réunion flag emoji as part of Unicode 8.0's expansion of regional flag coverage.
Growing demand for representation of overseas territories and departments in digital communication.
Cultural Context
Unlike some other territories, Réunion does not have its own distinct flag separate from France, reflecting its full integration as a French department.
The use of the French flag for Réunion represents its status as an overseas department with the same political status as departments in mainland France.
Regional Variations
France
More frequently used in France due to Réunion's status as an overseas department of France.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: More likely to use in formal contexts like business connections or educational content about the region.
Gen_Z: Primarily used for location tagging in travel content and to express heritage on social platforms.
Older: Limited usage, primarily in formal communications or when discussing French territories.
Millennials: Used in travel posts, discussions about remote work locations, and cultural heritage conversations.
Common Combinations
🇷🇪🌋
Refers to Piton de la Fournaise, one of the world's most active volcanoes located in Réunion.
The volcano is a major tourist attraction and natural landmark of the island.
🇷🇪🏝️
Réunion Island as a tropical destination.
Highlights Réunion's status as a beach and nature tourism destination.
🇷🇪🇫🇷
Indicates Réunion's status as a French overseas department.
Used in political or geographical discussions about France's overseas territories.