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Flag: Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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Definitions
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Geography Β· Flags
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The flag of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean. Features a palm tree, crescent moon, and southern cross on a green and yellow background.
Primarily used in geographical contexts, travel discussions, or by residents of the territory.
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Educational social media post
One of the least frequently used flag emojis due to the territory's small population (approximately 600 residents).
Evolution Timeline
2015
Added to Unicode 8.0 as part of the initial set of national flag emojis.
Standardization of country flag emoji representations
Cultural Context
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands consist of 27 coral islands forming two atolls, with only two islands being inhabited.
One of the least-used flag emojis in digital communication, appearing primarily in educational contexts or specialized geography discussions.
Regional Variations
Australia
More commonly recognized in Australia as it's an Australian external territory.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Minimal usage, primarily in formal geographical or political contexts.
Gen_Z: Rarely used except by geography enthusiasts or in educational contexts.
Older: Very rare usage, typically only when discussing Australian territories.
Millennials: Occasionally used in travel bucket lists or geography trivia.
Common Combinations
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Cocos Islands' tropical landscape and palm trees
Represents the islands' natural beauty and tropical climate
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Cocos Islands as a remote island destination
Used in travel contexts to highlight the islands' isolation and beauty