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Flag of St. Helena

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Unicode: 1F1F8-1F1ED
Added: 2.0
Category: 9
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Global Ranking
partially accessible
Accessibility
very rare
Usage Level

Definitions

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Geography Β· Flags Very Rare
The national flag of St. Helena, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean, consisting of a blue field with the Union Jack in the canton and the St. Helena coat of arms on the right.
Primarily used to represent St. Helena in geographical, political, or sports contexts. Rarely seen in everyday messaging.
Did you know πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡­ is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world?
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St. Helena is best known as Napoleon Bonaparte's final place of exile and death (1815-1821). The territory includes Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha.

Evolution Timeline

2015
Increased visibility following the opening of St. Helena Airport, ending the island's isolation.
First airport construction on the island generated international media attention.

Cultural Context

St. Helena gained worldwide recognition as Napoleon Bonaparte's place of exile after his defeat at Waterloo. He died there in 1821, making the island a site of historical significance.
As one of the world's most remote inhabited islands, St. Helena's flag emoji appears infrequently in digital communication except in specific geographical or travel contexts.

Regional Variations

United Kingdom More commonly recognized in the UK due to St. Helena's status as a British Overseas Territory.

Generational Usage

Gen_X: Limited usage, primarily in formal geographical or historical contexts.
Gen_Z: Rarely used except by geography enthusiasts or in educational contexts about remote locations.
Older: Rarely used, though may be recognized by those with interest in British territories or history.
Millennials: Occasionally used in travel bucket lists or historical discussions about Napoleon.

Common Combinations

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St. Helena as a remote island destination.
Used in travel contexts to highlight St. Helena's isolated island status.
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Represents St. Helena's status as a British Overseas Territory.
Used in political or geographical discussions about British territories.

Related Emojis

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ St. Helena is a British Overseas Territory 🏝️ St. Helena is a remote island in the South Atlantic πŸ‡¦πŸ‡¨ Ascension Island is part of the same territory