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Flag of Madagascar
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Definitions
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Geography Β· National Symbol
uncommon
The national flag of Madagascar, featuring horizontal bands of white, red, and green. Represents the island nation in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa.
Used to represent Madagascar in international contexts, sports events, and when discussing travel or Malagasy culture.
Planning my trip to π²π¬ next month! Can't wait to see those lemurs!
Travel social media post
Congratulations to the π²π¬ team on qualifying for the tournament!
Sports commentary
The white represents purity, red symbolizes sovereignty, and green represents hope. Madagascar is known for unique wildlife, especially lemurs.
Evolution Timeline
2015
Added to Unicode 8.0 as part of the initial set of national flag emoji
Global standardization of country flag emojis
2016
Increased visibility during Madagascar's 56th independence anniversary celebrations
National celebration and social media campaigns
Cultural Context
Madagascar has a unique cultural identity blending African, Asian and French influences, reflected in discussions when the flag emoji is used.
The flag is less frequently used than more globally recognized country flags but appears in conservation and biodiversity discussions.
In Western contexts, the flag often appears alongside references to the animated film series 'Madagascar', creating a pop culture association.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Used in conservation contexts due to British interest in Madagascar's unique ecosystem and endangered species.
United States
Generally used in travel contexts or when discussing Madagascar's unique biodiversity and wildlife conservation efforts.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Primarily used in formal contexts like geography discussions or international news.
Gen_Z: Often used in reference to the 'Madagascar' films or in educational contexts about biodiversity and endangered species.
Older: Limited usage, mainly in formal contexts about international relations or travel.
Millennials: Used when discussing travel destinations, conservation efforts, or referencing the 'Madagascar' film franchise.
Common Combinations
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Madagascar wildlife or safari tourism
Often used incorrectly as giraffes aren't native to Madagascar
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Madagascar's tropical landscape and tourism
Represents the island's beaches and tropical environment
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Madagascar's lemurs (though not accurate emoji)
Used in absence of a lemur emoji to reference Madagascar's iconic wildlife