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Flag of Bhutan
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Definitions
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Geographic ยท National Symbol
Uncommon
The national flag of Bhutan, featuring a white dragon on a diagonally divided orange and yellow background, representing the Thunder Dragon Kingdom in the Himalayas.
Used to represent Bhutan, its people, culture, or language in digital communications.
Just booked my trip to ๐ง๐น! Can't wait to explore this Himalayan kingdom!
Travel announcement on Instagram
Bhutan ๐ง๐น is the only carbon-negative country in the world!
Environmental fact shared on Twitter
Known as the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon' (Druk Yul), Bhutan is famous for measuring Gross National Happiness and its commitment to environmental conservation.
Evolution Timeline
2015
Inclusion in Unicode 8.0 as part of the complete set of national flags.
Standardization of country flag emoji representation
2018
Increased visibility following royal wedding in Bhutan and growing tourism interest.
International media coverage of Bhutanese royal events
Cultural Context
Bhutan's flag features the Thunder Dragon (Druk), symbolizing the country's name 'Druk Yul' or Land of the Thunder Dragon, with colors representing spiritual and secular powers.
Bhutan is known for prioritizing Gross National Happiness over GDP, making it a unique reference point in discussions about alternative development models.
Bhutan was one of the last countries to introduce television and internet (1999), making its flag emoji a relatively recent digital representation of its identity.
Regional Variations
India
More commonly used due to close geographic, cultural, and diplomatic ties with Bhutan.
United States
Less frequently used and often confused with other Asian flags.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Limited usage, primarily in formal contexts or travel discussions related to exotic destinations.
Gen_Z: Occasionally used when discussing sustainable development, mindfulness, or in educational contexts about lesser-known countries.
Older: Rarely used except in specific contexts related to international relations or geography.
Millennials: Used in travel content, sustainability discussions, and when referencing alternative lifestyle or development models.
Common Combinations
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Bhutan's Himalayan mountains and landscape
References Bhutan's mountainous geography and trekking tourism
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Thunder Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan
References Bhutan's national symbol and nickname
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Bhutanese Buddhism or spiritual practices
References Bhutan's Buddhist culture and traditions