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Flag of Kiribati
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Definitions
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The official flag of the Republic of Kiribati, featuring a frigate bird flying over a rising sun with blue and white wavy bands representing the Pacific Ocean.
Used to represent Kiribati in international contexts, discussions about Pacific nations, or by Kiribati nationals expressing identity.
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Kiribati spans the equator and international date line, making it the first nation to see each new day. The flag symbolizes the nation's maritime heritage and Pacific identity.
Evolution Timeline
2015
Added to Unicode 8.0 as part of the complete set of national flags.
Standardization of national flag emojis across digital platforms
Cultural Context
Kiribati is composed of 33 atolls and reef islands spread across 1.3 million square miles of the Pacific, making it one of the most geographically dispersed nations.
The flag often appears in climate change discussions as Kiribati faces existential threats from rising sea levels, with the government purchasing land in Fiji as potential relocation site.
Regional Variations
United States
Rarely used except in diplomatic contexts, international events, or educational materials about Pacific nations.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Limited usage, primarily in formal or educational contexts about Pacific nations or global affairs.
Gen_Z: Rarely used except by those with specific interest in geography, climate activism, or Pacific cultures.
Older: Rarely used except by those with professional or personal connections to Kiribati or Pacific affairs.
Millennials: Occasionally used in travel content, climate change discussions, or international affairs commentary.
Common Combinations
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Kiribati and its relationship with the ocean or rising sea levels
Often used in climate change discussions as Kiribati faces existential threat from rising sea levels
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Kiribati as a Pacific island paradise
Used in tourism contexts or discussions about Pacific island nations