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Flag of Andorra
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Definitions
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Flags Β· National
uncommon
The national flag of Andorra, a small principality located between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains. Features vertical blue, yellow, and red stripes with a coat of arms.
Used to represent Andorra in communications about nationality, travel, geography, or international events.
Just landed in π¦π© for our hiking trip through the Pyrenees!
Travel post on Instagram
Congratulations to the athletes from π¦π© on their Olympic performance!
Sports commentary on Twitter
Andorra is one of Europe's microstates and has a unique co-principality governance system with two heads of state.
Evolution Timeline
2015
Introduction of the Andorra flag emoji as part of Unicode 8.0's expansion of national flags.
Global standardization of national flag emojis for digital communication
Cultural Context
Andorra is one of Europe's smallest countries and one of the world's oldest states, nestled in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain.
Catalan is the official language of Andorra, though Spanish, French, and Portuguese are also commonly spoken due to tourism and immigration.
The flag often appears in contexts related to tax-free shopping, skiing tourism, and banking, reflecting Andorra's economic drivers.
Regional Variations
United States
Low recognition among Americans; often confused with other tricolor European flags.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Limited usage, primarily in travel contexts or international sports events.
Gen_Z: Rarely used except by travel influencers showcasing Pyrenees adventures or in geography-related social media challenges.
Older: Minimal usage, generally unfamiliar with this flag emoji.
Millennials: Occasionally used when discussing European travel, skiing destinations, or in geography quizzes.
Common Combinations
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Skiing in Andorra, referencing the country's popular ski resorts.
Andorra is known for winter tourism and affordable skiing compared to nearby French and Spanish resorts.
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Andorran mountains or Pyrenees landscape.
Highlights Andorra's mountainous geography as a Pyrenean microstate.
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Shopping in Andorra, referring to its tax-free shopping status.
Andorra is known for duty-free shopping, attracting visitors from neighboring countries.