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Flag of Angola
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Definitions
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Flags Β· National
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The national flag of Angola, featuring a red and black horizontal bicolor with a yellow emblem depicting a machete, gear wheel, and star. Represents the Republic of Angola in southern Africa.
Used to represent Angola, its people, culture, or language in digital communication.
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Travel announcement on Instagram
Congratulations to the Angolan team on their victory! π¦π΄
Sports commentary on Twitter
Angola gained independence from Portugal in 1975 after a prolonged struggle. The flag symbolizes revolution (red), Africa (black), and mineral wealth (yellow).
Evolution Timeline
1975
Flag adopted upon Angola's independence from Portugal, symbolizing the new nation's socialist orientation.
End of Portuguese colonial rule and establishment of independent republic
2010
Emoji version standardized in Unicode 6.0, allowing digital representation of the Angolan flag.
Global standardization of country flag emojis
Cultural Context
The flag's symbols reflect Angola's socialist past and revolutionary struggle. The gear represents workers and industry, the machete symbolizes peasantry and agriculture, and the star signifies internationalism.
Angola is a Portuguese-speaking nation, part of PALOP (Portuguese-speaking African Countries). The flag emoji often appears in Portuguese-language communications about Lusophone solidarity.
Angola has experienced significant economic growth due to oil resources, yet faces inequality. The flag sometimes appears in discussions about development and resource management.
Regional Variations
Brazil
Used in contexts of Lusophone solidarity and cultural exchange between Portuguese-speaking nations.
Portugal
More frequently used due to historical colonial ties and large Angolan diaspora community in Portugal.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Used more formally in political discussions, news sharing, and diplomatic contexts.
Gen_Z: Used in educational contexts, music sharing (especially Kuduro), and to highlight African cultural pride and identity.
Older: Less frequently used, primarily in formal communications about international relations or historical contexts.
Millennials: Employed in professional contexts related to international business, oil industry, and diaspora communications.
Common Combinations
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Love for Angola or Angolan pride
Used by Angolans and the diaspora to express patriotism and national pride.
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Angolan music, particularly Kuduro or Semba
References Angola's rich musical heritage and contemporary music scene.
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Angolan sports victory or achievement
Often used during basketball competitions, where Angola has been historically strong in Africa.